Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ3
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z90 versus Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-Z90 was revealed 4 years before the SZ3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z90 scores versus the SZ3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic SZ3
EX-Z90 | SZ3 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Casio EX-Z90
SZ3 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | August 2009 | More recent by 41 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic SZ3
EX-Z90 | SZ3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 provides outer measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ3 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z90 versus Panasonic SZ3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the SZ3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and SZ3 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and SZ3.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic SZ3 to give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-08-18 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
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) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.10 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | 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 grams (0.27 lbs) | 126 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 | - | 250 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-60 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $150 | $150 |