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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax H90

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax H90 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax H90, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was revealed within a month of the H90 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TS10 scores vs the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax H90

 TS10 H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic TS10

 H90 TS10 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax H90

 TS10 H90 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS10 has physical measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TS10 versus the H90.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS10 and H90 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS10 and H90.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS10 to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography features
Pentax H90 Portrait photography features
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS10
Street photography with Pentax H90
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Sports photography info
Pentax H90 Sports photography info
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography features
Pentax H90 Travel photography features
61
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography information
Pentax H90 Landscape photography information
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging features
Pentax H90 Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Pentax Optio H90
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-21 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 188 grams (0.41 lbs) 153 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $249 $150