Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H90

Here is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H90, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was introduced 17 months later than the H90 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TS5 matches up against the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS5 enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TS5 vs the H90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and H90 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and H90.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher TS5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.