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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax H90

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax H90

 TS25 H90 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic TS25

 H90 TS25 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax H90

 TS25 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS25 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography features
Pentax H90 Portrait photography features
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography factors
Pentax H90 Street photography factors
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (144g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
Sports photography with Pentax H90
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography factors
Pentax H90 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than average in class (144g)
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography information
Pentax H90 Landscape photography information
42
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging advice
Pentax H90 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Pentax Optio H90
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