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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH6 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
  • Launched June 2010
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was released 19 months earlier than the FH6 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z950 scores against the FH6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Panasonic FH6

 Z950 FH6 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Kodak Z950

 FH6 Z950 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012June 2010Fresher by 19 months

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic FH6

 Z950 FH6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z950 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Z950 vs the FH6.

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and FH6 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z950 and FH6.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH6 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Z950 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography info
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Street photography advice
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (243g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (119g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 CIPA)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z950
Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
52
has built in flash
long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (243 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
good battery (280 shots)
lighter than competition in class (119g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z950
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
37
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging advice
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (243 grams)
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (119g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Panasonic FH6
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2012-01-09
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 6cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243 gr (0.54 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 280 photos
Form of battery - 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
Price at launch $250 $129