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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax E90

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
Pentax E90
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic TS3 versus Pentax E90, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was revealed 19 months later than the E90 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TS3 scores versus the E90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Pentax E90

 TS3 E90 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic TS3

 E90 TS3 

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax E90

 TS3 E90 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS3 has physical measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS3 versus Pentax E90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TS3 against the E90.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and E90 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS3 and E90.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic TS3 to render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger TS3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax E90 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography details
Pentax E90 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
Travel photography with Pentax E90
64
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
weather sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography features
Pentax E90 Landscape photography features
38
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
22
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E90 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Pentax Optio E90
Also called Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 gr (0.43 lbs) 145 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" 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 310 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $380 $100