Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax H90
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(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
- 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
(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
- Introduced January 2010
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax H90 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax H90, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TS25 was introduced 2 years after the H90 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TS25 scores against the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 & Pentax Optio H90. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS25 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax H90
TS25 | H90 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2010 | More modern by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic TS25
H90 | TS25 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax H90
TS25 | H90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS25 enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 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).
Take a look at the Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TS25 against the H90.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS25 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS25 and H90.
To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger TS25 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Pentax Optio H90 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FT25 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144 gr (0.32 pounds) | 153 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | 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 | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $180 | $150 |