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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax E90

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax E90 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic TS30 versus Pentax E90, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was unveiled 5 years after the E90 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the TS30 grades vs the E90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Pentax E90

 TS30 E90 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 61 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic TS30

 E90 TS30 

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax E90

 TS30 E90 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS30 has external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TS30 versus the E90.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and E90.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to offer more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer TS30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS30
Street photography with Pentax E90
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography information
Pentax E90 Sports photography information
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (1.3 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography factors
Pentax E90 Travel photography factors
74
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
environment proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E90 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Pentax Optio E90
Other name Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.3 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lbs) 145 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $100