Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax E90
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2010
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax E90 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax E90, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TS25 was unveiled 2 years later than the E90 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TS25 grades versus the E90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 and Pentax Optio E90. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS25 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax E90
TS25 | E90 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2010 | Fresher by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic TS25
E90 | TS25 |
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Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax E90
TS25 | E90 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS25 enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax E90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TS25 vs the E90.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and E90.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS25 to produce more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger TS25 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Pentax Optio E90 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FT25 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 6cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144g (0.32 lbs) | 145g (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
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 | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $180 | $100 |