Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FX75

Here is a thorough overview of the Kodak Z980 versus Panasonic FX75, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was manufactured 17 months prior to the FX75 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z980 grades against the FX75 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z980 provides outer measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Panasonic FX75 has dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z980 versus the FX75.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and FX75 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and FX75.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FX75 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older Z980 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.