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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Revealed June 2010
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was introduced 6 months after the FH1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z950 scores versus the FH1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Panasonic FH1

 Z950 FH1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Kodak Z950

 FH1 Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic FH1

 Z950 FH1 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z950 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic FH1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z950 vs the FH1.

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and FH1 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and FH1.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography factors
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (243g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z950
Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
52
has built in flash
very long reach (350mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (243g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography info
37
has manual focus
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (243g)
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Panasonic FH1
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 6cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243g (0.54 pounds) 163g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID KLIC-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $250 $150