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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax W90

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

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

 ZR3 W90 

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.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

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
57
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
37
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
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography information
Pentax W90 Travel photography information
65
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