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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax H90

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax H90, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was manufactured 2 years after the H90 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TS20 grades versus the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Pentax H90

 TS20 H90 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic TS20

 H90 TS20 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax H90

 TS20 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS20 comes with physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TS20 vs the H90.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS20 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS20 and H90.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS20 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger TS20 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
Portrait photography with Pentax H90
30
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS20
Street photography with Pentax H90
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography information
Pentax H90 Sports photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography info
Pentax H90 Travel photography info
70
lighter than competitors (142g)
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
Landscape photography with Pentax H90
41
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging info
Pentax H90 Vlogging info
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Pentax Optio H90
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-31 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142g (0.31 lb) 153g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 life 250 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
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 1 1
Launch cost $179 $150