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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
89 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic SZ10 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
  • Introduced June 2010
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic SZ10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was introduced 5 years before the SZ10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z950 grades versus the SZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Panasonic SZ10

          

          

            
 Z950 SZ10 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Kodak Z950

          

          

            
 SZ10 Z950 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015June 2010More modern by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic SZ10

          

          

            
 Z950 SZ10 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z950 offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Z950 against the SZ10.
Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and SZ10 is 89 and 93 respectively.
Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and SZ10.
Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ10 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Z950 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

            Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography highlights
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 focusing manually
 can't use external flash
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
35
 MP count decent (16MP)
 supports face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Kodak Z950 Street photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography factors
52
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 heavier than competition in class (243 grams)
70
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (177g)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Kodak Z950 Sports photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography factors
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Kodak Z950
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ10
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 has built in flash
 long reach (350mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (243 grams)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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 lighter than competitors in class (177g)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long reach (288mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 terrible battery life (200 shots)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Kodak Z950
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
37
 focusing manually
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 no Time Lapse recording
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Kodak Z950
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ10
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic socket
 heavier than competition in class (243g)
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 lighter than competitors in class (177g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic jack
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Panasonic SZ10
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 6cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.4fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.40 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 177g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 format - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $250 $200