Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FH20

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Kodak Z980 versus Panasonic FH20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was revealed 12 months earlier than the FH20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z980 scores versus the FH20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z980 features physical 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 FH20 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Z980 compared to the FH20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and FH20 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and FH20.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older Z980 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.