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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W90

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(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 January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS5
Pentax W90
(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
  • Introduced February 2010
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W90 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W90, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was launched 4 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TS6 scores vs the W90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax W90

 TS6 W90 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2010Fresher by 60 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic TS6

 W90 TS6 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax W90

 TS6 W90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 has got outside 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 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TS6 against the W90.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and W90 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS6 and W90.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS6 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger TS6 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
Portrait photography with Pentax W90
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS6
Street photography with Pentax W90
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
47
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (370 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography factors
Pentax W90 Travel photography factors
72
great battery pack (370 shots)
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
environment proof
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax W90 Landscape photography highlights
52
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
great battery pack (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W90 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Pentax Optio W90
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2015-01-06 2010-02-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214g (0.47 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 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 card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $120