Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FX700

Its time to look a little more closely at the Kodak Z980 and Panasonic FX700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the FX700 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Z980 grades versus the FX700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 has external dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z980 and Panasonic FX700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z980 versus the FX700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and FX700 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z980 and FX700.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX700 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The older Z980 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.