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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Panasonic FH10

 Z980 FH10 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Kodak Z980

 FH10 Z980 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months
Display resolution230k201kSharper display (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Panasonic FH10

 Z980 FH10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

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.

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

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

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
41
manual focus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography advice
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z980
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
45
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
39
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging details
23
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
31
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Panasonic FH10
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z980 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 201k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 103g (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $249 $110