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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax H90

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SZ3 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was manufactured 2 years after the H90 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SZ3 scores versus the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Pentax H90

 SZ3 H90 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic SZ3

 H90 SZ3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax H90

 SZ3 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ3 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ3 against the H90.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ3 and H90 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ3 and H90.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic SZ3 to render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern SZ3 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography details
Pentax H90 Portrait photography details
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Street photography information
Pentax H90 Street photography information
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography factors
Pentax H90 Sports photography factors
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography highlights
Pentax H90 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than average in class (126g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ3
Landscape photography with Pentax H90
39
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging information
Pentax H90 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Pentax Optio H90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $150 $150