Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic ZS80

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic ZS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was released 8 years prior to the ZS80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Z950 matches up against the ZS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z950 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has sizing of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic ZS80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Z950 vs the ZS80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and ZS80 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and ZS80.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS80 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Z950 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.