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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z90 versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was launched 4 months earlier than the FH3 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-Z90 scores against the FH3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic FH3

 EX-Z90 FH3 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Casio EX-Z90

 FH3 EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic FH3

 EX-Z90 FH3 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 comes with external measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z90 and the FH3.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and FH3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and FH3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH3 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography info
Panasonic FH3 Street photography info
55
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
27
manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic FH3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 165 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $150 $160