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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Kodak Z980 versus Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was unveiled very close to the FZ28 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z980 scores versus the FZ28 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Panasonic FZ28

 Z980 FZ28 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Kodak Z980

 FZ28 Z980 
Display resolution230k201kClearer display (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Panasonic FZ28

 Z980 FZ28 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z980 enjoys physical measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Z980 versus Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Z980 compared to the FZ28.

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and FZ28 is 68 and 72 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z980 and FZ28.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Kodak Z980 to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively.

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography details
40
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
35
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z980
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z980
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
51
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography information
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z980
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
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decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Panasonic FZ28
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z980 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-05 2009-01-15
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 201 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 417g (0.92 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $249 $599