Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS4
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89 Imaging
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89 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed June 2010
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Released January 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
- Refreshed by Panasonic TS5
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On this page, we are reviewing the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Z950 was launched 19 months prior to the TS4 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Z950 matches up vs the TS4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z950 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z950 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Panasonic TS4
| Z950 | TS4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Kodak Z950
| TS4 | Z950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | June 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic TS4
| Z950 | TS4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z950 enjoys 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) and the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z950 compared to the TS4.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and TS4 is 89 and 92 respectively.
Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and TS4.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged Z950 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography highlights
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Kodak Z950 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Street photography factors
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (243 grams)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (310 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Kodak Z950
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
has built in flash
long zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (243g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
better than average battery (310 shots)
environment proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Kodak Z950 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography info
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Kodak Z950 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging highlights
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (243g)
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Panasonic |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
| Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2012-01-31 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 6cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1/8s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/1300s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.40 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 243g (0.54 pounds) | 197g (0.43 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 310 images |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | KLIC-7003 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $250 | $399 |