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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(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
  • Released June 2010
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was launched 17 months after the FX48 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Z950 matches up against the FX48 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Panasonic FX48

 Z950 FX48 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2009More modern by 17 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Kodak Z950

 FX48 Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic FX48

 Z950 FX48 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z950 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic FX48 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Z950 against the FX48.

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and FX48 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and FX48.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent Z950 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography details
Panasonic FX48 Street photography details
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (243g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z950
Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
52
flash built-in
long zoom (350mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (243 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z950
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
37
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging information
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging information
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (243 grams)
30
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Panasonic FX48
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX40
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2009-01-27
Body design 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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 6cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.40 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243 gr (0.54 lbs) 150 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $250 $325