Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX90

Let's examine more in depth at the Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was released 14 months prior to the FX90 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z950 matches up versus the FX90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z950 provides physical measurements 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 FX90 has proportions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Z950 against the FX90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and FX90 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and FX90.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files though you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The older Z950 will be behind in sensor technology.