Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax E90
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Pentax E90
SZ3 | E90 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2010 | More recent by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic SZ3
E90 | SZ3 |
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Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax E90
SZ3 | E90 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Examine the Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax E90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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.
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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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 |