Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax X90
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched May 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
- Released July 2010
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Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS3 versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS3 (10MP) and the X90 (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ZS3 was released 13 months before the X90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ZS3 grades against the X90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Pentax X90
| ZS3 | X90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Panasonic ZS3
| X90 | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2010 |  | May 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Pentax X90
| ZS3 | X90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS3 comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS3 and X90 is 91 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS3 and X90.
As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax X90 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZS3 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax X90 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Pentax X90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Pentax X90 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ7 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2010-07-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Prime |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | 9.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data 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 | 229 gr (0.50 pounds) | 428 gr (0.94 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") |
| 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-L106 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $200 | $350 |