Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax E90

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax E90, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was launched 3 years later than the E90 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TS5 matches up against the E90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Pentax Optio E90. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS5 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax E90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TS5 compared to the E90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and E90 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS5 and E90.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic TS5 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TS5 provides an advantage in sensor tech.