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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was launched 6 months before the FH2 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Z950 grades against the FH2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Panasonic FH2

 Z950 FH2 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Kodak Z950

 FH2 Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic FH2

 Z950 FH2 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z950 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Z950 compared to the FH2.

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and FH2 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and FH2.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH2 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively.

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography features
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography details
Panasonic FH2 Street photography details
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (243 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (270 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography info
52
built-in flash
very long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (243 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
good battery life (270 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
has touch to focus
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography information
37
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
good battery life (270 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (243g)
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Panasonic FH2
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 6cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243 grams (0.54 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 270 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $250 $149