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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FH22 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Kodak Z980 versus Panasonic FH22, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was introduced 12 months prior to the FH22 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z980 grades versus the FH22 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Panasonic FH22

 Z980 FH22 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Kodak Z980

 FH22 Z980 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display resolution230k201kSharper display (+29k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Panasonic FH22

 Z980 FH22 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 has outer measurements 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 FH22 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z980 versus Panasonic FH22 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z980 against the FH22.

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and FH22 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and FH22.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH22 to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Z980 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography info
41
focusing manually
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography information
Panasonic FH22 Street photography information
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography advice
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
has touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography highlights
45
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging highlights
23
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
31
decently wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Panasonic FH22
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z980 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 201 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 170g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $249 $200