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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ3 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 SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic SZ3

 EX-Z90 SZ3 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Casio EX-Z90

 SZ3 EX-Z90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 41 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic SZ3

 EX-Z90 SZ3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (121g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography info
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than average in class (126g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography advice
28
you can focus manually
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition in class (121g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic SZ3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
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