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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Announced June 2010
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Kodak Z950 versus Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was launched 6 months earlier than the FH25 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the Z950 matches up vs the FH25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Panasonic FH25

 Z950 FH25 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Kodak Z950

 FH25 Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic FH25

 Z950 FH25 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z950 offers external dimensions 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 FH25 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Z950 against the FH25.

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and FH25 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z950 and FH25.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z950
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z950
Street photography with Panasonic FH25
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (243g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography info
52
built-in flash
long reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (243 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography factors
37
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging details
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (243 grams)
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Panasonic FH25
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VI
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 6cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243 gr (0.54 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 - 250 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $250 $180