Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax W90

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax W90, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was announced 24 months later than the W90 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TS4 scores versus the W90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Pentax Optio W90. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS4 has got external 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 W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax W90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TS4 compared to the W90.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and W90 is 92 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and W90.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger TS4 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.