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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZR3 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was announced 20 months later than the ZR3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FX90 grades against the ZR3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic ZR3

 FX90 ZR3 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 20 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic FX90

 ZR3 FX90 

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic ZR3

 FX90 ZR3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX90 offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has measurements 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 Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZR3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FX90 against the ZR3.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and ZR3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FX90 and ZR3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZR3 to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern FX90 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography factors
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography highlights
60
features touch focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX90
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR3
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic ZR3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-26 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.90 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 life 200 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $227 $280