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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS3 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 TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was manufactured 24 months prior to the TS3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z90 matches up versus the TS3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic TS3

 EX-Z90 TS3 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Casio EX-Z90

 TS3 EX-Z90 
AnnouncedAugust 2011August 2009Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic TS3

 EX-Z90 TS3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 has outside measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the TS3.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and TS3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and TS3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older EX-Z90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (310 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography features
56
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
weather proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography info
28
focusing manually
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
better than average battery power (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging features
25
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic TS3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-08-18 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine FHD
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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