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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Announced August 2011
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was introduced 8 months later than the S3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FX90 grades versus the S3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic S3

 FX90 S3 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2011More recent by 8 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic FX90

 S3 FX90 

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic S3

 FX90 S3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX90 features outer dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FX90 compared to the S3.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and S3 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FX90 and S3.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic S3 to produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer FX90 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography details
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX90
Street photography with Panasonic S3
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography features
Panasonic S3 Sports photography features
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
Travel photography with Panasonic S3
60
features touch to focus
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
68
lighter than others in class (117g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX90
Landscape photography with Panasonic S3
36
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging features
Panasonic S3 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic S3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-26 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.90 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 149g (0.33 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 200 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $227 $110