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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax W90

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax W90 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax W90, both Waterproof cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was introduced very close to the W90 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TS10 scores versus the W90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax W90

 TS10 W90 

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic TS10

 W90 TS10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax W90

 TS10 W90 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS10 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TS10 and the W90.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and W90 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS10 and W90.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS10 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS10
Portrait photography with Pentax W90
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography details
Pentax W90 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography details
Pentax W90 Travel photography details
61
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography advice
Pentax W90 Landscape photography advice
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
environment sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging info
Pentax W90 Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Pentax Optio W90
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-21 2010-02-24
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 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, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 188 gr (0.41 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $249 $120