Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS3

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic ZS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was unveiled 2 years later than the ZS3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the FX90 scores vs the ZS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FX90 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX90 features physical measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FX90 versus the ZS3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and ZS3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and ZS3.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX90 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer FX90 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.