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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2010
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was manufactured very close to the FX700 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z950 scores versus the FX700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Panasonic FX700

 Z950 FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Kodak Z950

 FX700 Z950 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic FX700

 Z950 FX700 
ReleasedJune 2010July 2010Similar age
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z950 has physical measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Z950 against the FX700.

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and FX700 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and FX700.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX700 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography features
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography details
Panasonic FX700 Street photography details
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (243 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z950
Sports photography with Panasonic FX700
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography info
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography info
52
has built in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (243 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z950
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX700
37
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (243 grams)
33
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Panasonic FX700
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 6cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243 gr (0.54 pounds) 176 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID KLIC-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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