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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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 FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was announced 7 months earlier than the FX78 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z950 scores vs the FX78 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Panasonic FX78

 Z950 FX78 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Kodak Z950

 FX78 Z950 
LaunchedJanuary 2011June 2010More modern by 7 months
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic FX78

 Z950 FX78 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z950 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic FX78 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z950 vs the FX78.

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and FX78 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z950 and FX78.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Z950 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography information
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (243 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography information
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z950
Travel photography with Panasonic FX78
52
has built in flash
long reach (350mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (243 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Landscape photography camera
37
focusing manually
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
36
really wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging features
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging features
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (243 grams)
33
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Panasonic FX78
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX77
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 12 megapixel
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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 6cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243g (0.54 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" 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 - 200 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $250 $210