Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic GM1

Below is a detailed review of the Kodak Z950 versus Panasonic GM1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the Z950 (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Z950 was launched 4 years earlier than the GM1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z950 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z950 scores against the GM1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z950 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z950 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z950 offers 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) and the Panasonic GM1 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Z950 against the GM1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and GM1 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and GM1.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z950 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GM1 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older Z950 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.