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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released November 2011
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the 3D1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z90 grades against the 3D1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic 3D1

 EX-Z90 3D1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Casio EX-Z90

 3D1 EX-Z90 
ReleasedNovember 2011August 2009Newer by 27 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic 3D1

 EX-Z90 3D1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 features exterior measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has sizing of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic 3D1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the 3D1.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and 3D1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and 3D1.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography advice
55
lighter than average (121g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average (121 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
59
offers focus by touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography info
28
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
fairly wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging details
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging details
25
lighter than average (121 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic 3D1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-18 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $150 $670