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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony T90

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony T90 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
  • New Model is Panasonic TS5
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony T90 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony T90, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was announced 2 years after the T90 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TS4 matches up vs the T90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony T90

 TS4 T90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Panasonic TS4

 T90 TS4 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony T90

 TS4 T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 has outside dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony T90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TS4 vs the T90.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and T90 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS4 and T90.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher TS4 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography factors
Sony T90 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS4
Street photography with Sony T90
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
Sports photography with Sony T90
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Travel photography info
Sony T90 Travel photography info
66
great battery pack (310 per charge)
weather proof
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (148g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography information
Sony T90 Landscape photography information
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
great battery pack (310 shots)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Vlogging factors
Sony T90 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than others (148g)
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Sony T90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Also called Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-31 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197g (0.43 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 310 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $399 $259