Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax H90

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax H90, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was announced 19 months after the H90 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TS3 grades vs the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and Pentax Optio H90. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS3 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS3 provides physical measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TS3 compared to the H90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS3 and H90 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS3 and H90.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images but you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer TS3 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.