Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ3

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was revealed 16 months prior to the SZ3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the FX90 matches up against the SZ3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FX90 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX90 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ3 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FX90 against the SZ3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and SZ3 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FX90 and SZ3.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ3 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FX90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.