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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E90

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
Pentax E90
(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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E90 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic ZR3 versus Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZR3 (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ZR3 was revealed within a month of the E90 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ZR3 matches up versus the E90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Pentax E90

 ZR3 E90 

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic ZR3

 E90 ZR3 

Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax E90

 ZR3 E90 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR3 provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZR3 versus Pentax E90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZR3 compared to the E90.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and E90 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR3 and E90.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZR3 to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Street photography advice
Pentax E90 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography details
Pentax E90 Sports photography details
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
Travel photography with Pentax E90
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZR3
Vlogging with Pentax E90
29
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Pentax Optio E90
Also called Lumix DMC-ZX3 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-26 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 145 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - 2 x AA
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
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $100