Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax H90

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax H90, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was introduced 5 years later than the H90 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TS30 grades vs the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 and Pentax Optio H90. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS30 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS30 has got external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS30 vs the H90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS30 and H90.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS30 to offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger TS30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.