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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax W90

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax W90 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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
  • Launched February 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic TS25 versus Pentax W90, both Waterproof cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was revealed 2 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the TS25 matches up against the W90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax W90

 TS25 W90 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 35 months

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic TS25

 W90 TS25 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax W90

 TS25 W90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS25 provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TS25 and the W90.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS25 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS25 and W90.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic TS25 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger TS25 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography features
Pentax W90 Portrait photography features
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography info
Pentax W90 Street photography info
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than average (144 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography info
Pentax W90 Sports photography info
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography features
Pentax W90 Travel photography features
71
lighter than average (144 grams)
environment proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
environment sealing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography information
Pentax W90 Landscape photography information
42
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
37
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
environment sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging highlights
Pentax W90 Vlogging highlights
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (144g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Pentax Optio W90
Also called Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-02-24
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 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, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $180 $120