Canon S90 vs Panasonic ZR3
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Canon S90 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Canon S90 vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S90 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S90 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Panasonic ZR3
S90 | ZR3 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Canon S90
ZR3 | S90 |
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Common features in the Canon S90 and Panasonic ZR3
S90 | ZR3 | |||
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Introduced | April 2010 | January 2010 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Canon S90 and Panasonic ZR3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S90 and ZR3 is 92 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Canon S90 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
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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 |