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Canon S90 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon S90 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
  • Launched April 2010
  • Renewed by Canon S95
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Canon S90 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon S90 and Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and ZR3 (14MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and ZR3 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The S90 was announced 3 months later than the ZR3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S90 grades vs the ZR3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Panasonic ZR3

 S90 ZR3 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Canon S90

 ZR3 S90 

Common features in the Canon S90 and Panasonic ZR3

 S90 ZR3 
IntroducedApril 2010January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon S90 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon S90 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S90 compared to the ZR3.

Canon S90 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S90 and ZR3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S90 and ZR3.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S90 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZR3 will show more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.

Canon S90 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S90 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography information
40
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S90
Street photography with Panasonic ZR3
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S90
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S90 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography advice
63
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
37
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S90 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
29
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Canon S90 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and Panasonic ZR3
 Canon PowerShot S90Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot S90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-04-08 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lb) 159 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 185 not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $599 $280