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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched June 2010
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was revealed 3 years prior to the TS25 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z950 matches up versus the TS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Panasonic TS25

 Z950 TS25 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Kodak Z950

 TS25 Z950 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 31 months

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic TS25

 Z950 TS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak Z950 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Z950 vs the TS25.

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and TS25 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and TS25.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic TS25 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Z950 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography info
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (243g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z950
Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography details
52
flash built-in
long reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (243g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average in class (144g)
weather proofing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography highlights
37
focusing manually
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
42
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z950
Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (243g)
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (144g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Panasonic TS25
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-06-16 2013-01-07
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 6cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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) 144 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 images
Type of battery - 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
Pricing at release $250 $180