Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony HX90V
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced April 2015
Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony HX90V Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe ZS3 was revealed 7 years before the HX90V and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ZS3 scores versus the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony HX90V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Sony HX90V
ZS3 | HX90V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Panasonic ZS3
HX90V | ZS3 | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | May 2009 | More recent by 72 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Sony HX90V
ZS3 | HX90V | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS3 features exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony HX90V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ZS3 and the HX90V.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS3 and HX90V is 91 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS3 and HX90V.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX90V to offer you extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older ZS3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ7 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 229 grams (0.50 pounds) | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 | - | 360 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $200 | $440 |