Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax E90

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Pentax Optio E90. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.

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.

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

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.