Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FH10

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Kodak Z980 versus Panasonic FH10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was manufactured 5 years before the FH10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Z980 matches up versus the FH10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z980 has exterior dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Z980 and the FH10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and FH10 is 68 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z980 and FH10.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older Z980 is going to be behind in sensor tech.