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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax W90

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax W90 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
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
  • Revealed February 2010
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax W90, both Waterproof cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was released 24 months later than the W90 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TS20 matches up vs the W90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Pentax W90

 TS20 W90 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic TS20

 W90 TS20 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax W90

 TS20 W90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS20 provides external dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TS20 and the W90.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS20 and W90.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic TS20 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TS20 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography advice
Pentax W90 Sports photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography advice
Pentax W90 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
environment sealing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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environment sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography information
Pentax W90 Landscape photography information
41
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
environment sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging information
Pentax W90 Vlogging information
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Pentax Optio W90
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-31 2010-02-24
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 life 250 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $179 $120