Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic L1

The following is a extended analysis of the Kodak Z950 versus Panasonic L1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and L1 (7MP) and the Z950 (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z950 was brought out 3 years after the L1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z950 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z950 scores versus the L1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z950 features outer measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic L1 has measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z950 versus Panasonic L1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Z950 compared to the L1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and L1 is 89 and 65 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and L1.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z950 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Kodak Z950 will render greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z950 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.