Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax E90

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax E90, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was brought out very close to the E90 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the TS2 scores against the E90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and Pentax Optio E90. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS2 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS2 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax E90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TS2 vs the E90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS2 and E90 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS2 and E90.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS2 to resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively.