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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax W90

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax W90, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was brought out 13 months prior to the W90 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the TS1 matches up versus the W90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax W90

 TS1 W90 

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic TS1

 W90 TS1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax W90

 TS1 W90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS1 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax W90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS1 versus the W90.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and W90 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and W90.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older TS1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography details
Pentax W90 Portrait photography details
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography information
Pentax W90 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
Pentax W90 Sports photography highlights
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography highlights
Pentax W90 Travel photography highlights
61
weather proof
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
environment sealing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography advice
Pentax W90 Landscape photography advice
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
37
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
environment sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
Vlogging with Pentax W90
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
25
really wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Pentax Optio W90
Also called Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-27 2010-02-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 gr (0.42 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $380 $120