Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax W90

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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The TS5 was released 3 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Pentax Optio W90. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

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.

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.