Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax W90

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SZ3 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was released 2 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SZ3 scores against the W90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Pentax Optio W90. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ3 offers external 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 W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax W90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ3 versus the W90.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ3 and W90 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ3 and W90.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ3 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger SZ3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.