Kodak Z950 vs Panasonic ZS70

Here is a complete overview of the Kodak Z950 versus Panasonic ZS70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was revealed 7 years earlier than the ZS70 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z950 scores versus the ZS70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z950 has physical measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z950 compared to the ZS70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and ZS70 is 89 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and ZS70.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to show more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Z950 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.