Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax W90
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2013
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
- Superseded the Panasonic TS4
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Released February 2010
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax W90, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TS5 grades versus the W90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Pentax W90
| TS5 | W90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2013 |  | February 2010 | Fresher by 42 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic TS5
| W90 | TS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax W90
| TS5 | W90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 offers physical 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 W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TS5 versus the W90.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and W90 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS5 and W90.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS5 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent TS5 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Pentax Optio W90 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FT5 | - |
| Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2013-07-12 | 2010-02-24 |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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, 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 jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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) | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| 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 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | DMW-BCM13 | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $350 | $120 |