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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
26 Overall
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(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
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was announced 5 months before the ZR3 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-Z90 scores vs the ZR3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic ZR3

          

          

            
 EX-Z90 ZR3 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Casio EX-Z90

          

          

            
 ZR3 EX-Z90 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic ZR3

          

          

            
 EX-Z90 ZR3 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 has got external dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Panasonic ZR3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z90 and the ZR3.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and ZR3 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and ZR3.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZR3 to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

            Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography factors
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 has manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
28
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography features
55
 lighter than competitors (121 grams)
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZR3 as a Sports photography camera
17
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
36
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
 max fps low (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
56
 lighter than competitors (121 grams)
 built-in flash
 no Time Lapse mode
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
 decent MP (14MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
27
 has manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 does not have image stabilization
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Time Lapse mode
37
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR3
25
 lighter than competitors (121g)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic socket
29
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic ZR3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-18 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine HD II
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 159g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $150 $280