Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH3
Portability
89 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
32
89 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
32
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
30
94 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
30
Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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 FH3
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Announced January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Following is a comprehensive review of the Kodak Z950 versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z950 scores versus the FH3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z950 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Z950 Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Panasonic FH3
| Z950 | FH3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Kodak Z950
| FH3 | Z950 |
|---|
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic FH3
| Z950 | FH3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z950 has got 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 FH3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z950 and the FH3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and FH3 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and FH3.
As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH3 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Kodak Z950 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
focusing manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Kodak Z950 Street photography information
Panasonic FH3 Street photography information
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (243 grams)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Kodak Z950 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography information
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Kodak Z950 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography information
has built in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (243 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape photography with Kodak Z950
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
focusing manually
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Kodak Z950 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging factors
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (243 grams)
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Kodak | Panasonic |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 |
| Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FS11 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/2.8-6.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 6cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.40 m | 6.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 243 grams (0.54 lbs) | 165 grams (0.36 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | 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 card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $250 | $160 |