Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic GH5S

In this article, we are matching up the Kodak Z950 versus Panasonic GH5S, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the GH5S (10MP) is fairly comparable but the Z950 (1/2.3") and GH5S (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The Z950 was brought out 8 years prior to the GH5S which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z950 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z950 grades against the GH5S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z950 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z950 Gallery & Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z950 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5S has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z950 vs the GH5S.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and GH5S is 89 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z950 and GH5S.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z950 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Kodak Z950 will show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Z950 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.