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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax E90

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SZ3 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was launched 2 years later than the E90 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SZ3 grades versus the E90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Pentax E90

 SZ3 E90 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic SZ3

 E90 SZ3 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax E90

 SZ3 E90 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ3 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ3 vs the E90.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ3 and E90 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ3 and E90.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ3 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern SZ3 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography factors
Pentax E90 Portrait photography factors
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Street photography advice
Pentax E90 Street photography advice
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography advice
Pentax E90 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography details
Pentax E90 Landscape photography details
39
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging details
Pentax E90 Vlogging details
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Pentax Optio E90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 126 gr (0.28 lb) 145 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 250 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $150 $100