Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic SZ5
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
- Launched June 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Launched July 2012
Photography Glossary Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview
Lets look closer at the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Z950 was manufactured 3 years before the SZ5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Z950 grades versus the SZ5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Panasonic SZ5
| Z950 | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Kodak Z950
| SZ5 | Z950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2012 |  | June 2010 | Fresher by 25 months |
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic SZ5
| Z950 | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z950 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic SZ5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Z950 against the SZ5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and SZ5 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and SZ5.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ5 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Z950 will be behind in sensor technology.
Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Kodak | Panasonic |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2012-07-18 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 6cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.40 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 243 gr (0.54 lbs) | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 photos |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | KLIC-7003 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $250 | $195 |