Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS80

Its time to examine more closely at the Kodak Z980 versus Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was brought out 10 years earlier than the ZS80 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z980 scores vs the ZS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 has got outside measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z980 versus Panasonic ZS80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z980 compared to the ZS80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and ZS80 is 68 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z980 and ZS80.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS80 to give you extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Z980 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.