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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax W90

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax W90 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 W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax W90 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Pentax W90

 SZ3 W90 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic SZ3

 W90 SZ3 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax W90

 SZ3 W90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

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

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Street photography details
Pentax W90 Street photography details
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography factors
Pentax W90 Sports photography factors
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography info
Pentax W90 Travel photography info
71
lighter than competition (126 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
environment proofing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography information
Pentax W90 Landscape photography information
39
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
37
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
environment proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging information
Pentax W90 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
25
really wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Pentax Optio W90
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-02-24
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $150 $120