Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic TS6

Following is a thorough comparison of the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was brought out 5 years before the TS6 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z950 scores versus the TS6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Z950 enjoys physical 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) while the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic TS6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z950 versus the TS6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and TS6 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and TS6.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS6 to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z950 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.