Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic ZS10

Following is a detailed overview of the Kodak Z950 and Panasonic ZS10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was manufactured 7 months before the ZS10 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Z950 grades against the ZS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z950 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z950 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, 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") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Z950 against the ZS10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and ZS10 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and ZS10.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS10 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z950 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.