Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS2
Portability
89 Imaging
34 Features
29 Overall
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89 Imaging
34 Features
29 Overall
32
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
33
93 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
33
Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed June 2010
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Launched January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
- Later Model is Panasonic TS3
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Following is a extended review of the Kodak Z950 versus Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z950 matches up versus the TS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Panasonic TS2
| Z950 | TS2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Kodak Z950
| TS2 | Z950 |
|---|
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic TS2
| Z950 | TS2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z950 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Z950 vs the TS2.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and TS2 is 89 and 93 respectively.
Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z950 and TS2.
Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic TS2 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.
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Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography features
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Panasonic TS2 Street photography info
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (243 grams)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports photography with Kodak Z950
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Kodak Z950 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography factors
flash built-in
long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (243 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
weather proof
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape photography with Kodak Z950
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Kodak Z950 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging features
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (243g)
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Kodak | Panasonic |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 |
| Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT2 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2010-01-26 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Venus Engine HD II |
| 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 6cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/8s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/1300s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.40 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 243g (0.54 pounds) | 188g (0.41 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 model | KLIC-7003 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $250 | $350 |