Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax E90

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Pentax Optio E90. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

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.

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

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.