Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic S3
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2011
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z90 was revealed 16 months prior to the S3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z90 matches up against the S3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic S3
| EX-Z90 | S3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Casio EX-Z90
| S3 | EX-Z90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 16 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic S3
| EX-Z90 | S3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 comes with external measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the S3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and S3 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and S3.
Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic S3 to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-08-18 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | Venus Engine IV |
| 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 121g (0.27 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 250 photos |
| Type of battery | - | 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 | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $150 | $110 |
