Nikon D3S vs Panasonic FX90
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Nikon D3S vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched August 2011
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Below is a in depth assessment of the Nikon D3S vs Panasonic FX90, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D3S (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is pretty close but the D3S (Full frame) and FX90 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe D3S was manufactured 18 months before the FX90 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon D3S being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the D3S scores against the FX90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3S & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D3S Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3S over the Panasonic FX90
| D3S | FX90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Nikon D3S
| FX90 | D3S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2011 |  | February 2010 | More recent by 18 months |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D3S and Panasonic FX90
| D3S | FX90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Nikon D3S vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3S has got exterior dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 1240 grams (2.73 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has proportions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Nikon D3S vs Panasonic FX90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the D3S vs the FX90.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D3S and FX90 is 51 and 95 respectively.
Nikon D3S vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D3S and FX90.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The D3S provides the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The older D3S will be behind in sensor technology.
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Nikon D3S vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
| Nikon D3S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon D3S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
| Type | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-02-16 | 2011-08-26 |
| Body design | Large SLR | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 23.9mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 860.4mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4256 x 2832 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| 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 | ||
| Total focus points | 51 | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | 15 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon F | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/2.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
| Total lenses | 309 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.90 m |
| Flash settings | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1240 grams (2.73 lbs) | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 82 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.0 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 3253 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 4200 images | 200 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL4a | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Two | One |
| Launch pricing | $5,200 | $227 |
