Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH6
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH6 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Panasonic FH6
Z950 | FH6 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Kodak Z950
FH6 | Z950 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic FH6
Z950 | FH6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Check out the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic FH6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
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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 |