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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax W90

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
26 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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 ZR3 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax W90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was unveiled at a similar time to the W90 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ZR3 matches up vs the W90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Pentax W90

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic ZR3

		

		

			
 W90 ZR3 
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax W90

		

		

			
 ZR3 W90 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR3 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ZR3 and the W90.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax W90 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR3 and W90 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR3 and W90.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZR3 to provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
	
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic ZR3 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
28
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
27
 you can focus manually
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography factors
Pentax W90 Street photography factors
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
54
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
Sports photography with Pentax W90
36
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
24
 environment sealing
 max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography information
Pentax W90 Travel photography information
64
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
 environment sealing
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR3
Landscape photography with Pentax W90
37
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 no Time Lapse mode
37
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 environment sealing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic ZR3 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax W90 as a Vlogging camera
29
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic socket
25
 pretty wide (28mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic socket
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Pentax Optio W90
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-26 2010-02-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.30 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic 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 159 grams (0.35 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $280 $120