Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic SZ3
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
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Lets look much closer at the Kodak Z950 versus Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Z950 was launched 3 years prior to the SZ3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z950 scores vs the SZ3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z950 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z950 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Panasonic SZ3
| Z950 | SZ3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Kodak Z950
| SZ3 | Z950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 31 months |
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic SZ3
| Z950 | SZ3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z950 offers exterior dimensions 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 SZ3 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Z950 vs the SZ3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and SZ3 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z950 and SZ3.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic SZ3 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older Z950 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Kodak | Panasonic |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-06-16 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 6cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.40 m | 4.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 243 grams (0.54 lbs) | 126 grams (0.28 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - | 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 recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $250 | $150 |
