Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic S3
Portability
89 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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89 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
32
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
31
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
31
Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
Kodak Z950
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
- Released June 2010
Panasonic S3
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(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2011
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In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z950 scores vs the S3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Panasonic S3
| Z950 | S3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Kodak Z950
| S3 | Z950 |
|---|
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic S3
| Z950 | S3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2010 |  | January 2011 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z950 comes with external measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Z950 versus the S3.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and S3 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and S3.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic S3 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.
Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography factors
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Kodak Z950 Street photography features
Panasonic S3 Street photography features
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (243g)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports photography with Kodak Z950
Sports photography with Panasonic S3
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Kodak Z950 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S3 Travel photography highlights
has built in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (243g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography information
focusing manually
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Kodak Z950 Vlogging info
Panasonic S3 Vlogging info
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (243 grams)
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Kodak | Panasonic |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-06-16 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 6cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.40 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone 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 | 243 grams (0.54 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 | - | 250 shots |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | KLIC-7003 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $250 | $110 |