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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax E90

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(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 January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS5
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax E90, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was introduced 2 years later than the E90 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TS4 matches up vs the E90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Pentax E90

 TS4 E90 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic TS4

 E90 TS4 

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax E90

 TS4 E90 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS4 has got exterior 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) whilst the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TS4 against the E90.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and E90 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS4 and E90.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS4 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern TS4 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography advice
Pentax E90 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography details
Pentax E90 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
Sports photography with Pentax E90
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Travel photography advice
Pentax E90 Travel photography advice
66
better than average battery power (310 shots)
environment sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography features
Pentax E90 Landscape photography features
41
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Vlogging features
Pentax E90 Vlogging features
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Pentax Optio E90
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-31 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197g (0.43 lbs) 145g (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 Overall 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 310 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 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 One One
Price at release $399 $100