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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony H90

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony H90 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony H90 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony H90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was unveiled 3 years before the H90 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ZR3 matches up against the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Sony H90

 ZR3 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic ZR3

 H90 ZR3 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony H90

 ZR3 H90 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR3 comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ZR3 vs the H90.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and H90 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR3 and H90.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H90 to show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged ZR3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR3
Portrait photography with Sony H90
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Street photography details
Sony H90 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
Sports photography with Sony H90
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography information
Sony H90 Travel photography information
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (222 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography info
Sony H90 Landscape photography info
37
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging info
Sony H90 Vlogging info
29
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR3 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Also called Lumix DMC-ZX3 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-26 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II BIONZ
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 290 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $280 $230