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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax H90

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS4
  • Updated by Panasonic TS6
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax H90 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic TS5 versus Pentax H90, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was manufactured 3 years after the H90 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the TS5 matches up against the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Pentax H90

 TS5 H90 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2010Newer by 43 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic TS5

 H90 TS5 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax H90

 TS5 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS5 enjoys 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) whilst the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS5 versus Pentax H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TS5 against the H90.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and H90 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS5 and H90.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern TS5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS5
Portrait photography with Pentax H90
32
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography info
Pentax H90 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Sports photography camera
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (370 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography advice
Pentax H90 Travel photography advice
72
good battery life (370 shots)
weather sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography features
Pentax H90 Landscape photography features
52
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery life (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging advice
Pentax H90 Vlogging advice
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Pentax Optio H90
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-07-12 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 214 grams (0.47 lbs) 153 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 370 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BCM13 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $350 $150