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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was manufactured 5 years prior to the TS30 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z950 scores against the TS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Panasonic TS30

 Z950 TS30 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Kodak Z950

 TS30 Z950 
RevealedJanuary 2015June 2010Newer by 55 months

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic TS30

 Z950 TS30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z950 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Z950 vs the TS30.

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and TS30 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z950 and TS30.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS30 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Z950 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z950
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
29
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography info
Panasonic TS30 Street photography info
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (243g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition (142g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
very long zoom (350mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (243 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
74
lighter than competition (142g)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography features
37
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z950
Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (243 grams)
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (142g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Panasonic TS30
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-06-16 2015-01-06
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 6cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.40 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243g (0.54 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
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 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 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
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
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $250 $180