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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax E90

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax E90 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax E90, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the TS10 (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was announced around the same time to the E90 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TS10 matches up against the E90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax E90

 TS10 E90 

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic TS10

 E90 TS10 

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax E90

 TS10 E90 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS10 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax E90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TS10 compared to the E90.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and E90 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS10 and E90.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic TS10 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography details
Pentax E90 Portrait photography details
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography info
Pentax E90 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Sports photography factors
Pentax E90 Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography highlights
Pentax E90 Travel photography highlights
61
environment proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax E90 Landscape photography highlights
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging info
Pentax E90 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Pentax Optio E90
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-21 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lbs) 145 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $249 $100