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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH8 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
  • Introduced June 2010
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was brought out 19 months prior to the FH8 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Z950 grades vs the FH8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Panasonic FH8

 Z950 FH8 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Kodak Z950

 FH8 Z950 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2010More recent by 19 months

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic FH8

 Z950 FH8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z950 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic FH8 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z950 versus the FH8.

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and FH8 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and FH8.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older Z950 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography features
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Street photography advice
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (243 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (123 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z950
Travel photography with Panasonic FH8
52
flash built-in
great reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (243g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (123g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography details
37
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z950
Vlogging with Panasonic FH8
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
heavier than average in class (243 grams)
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others in class (123g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Panasonic FH8
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 measurements 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 6cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 grams (0.54 lb) 123 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 - 260 images
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 One One
Pricing at release $250 $149