Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FZ300

Its time to take a deeper look at the Kodak Z980 versus Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was manufactured 7 years prior to the FZ300 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z980 scores versus the FZ300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Z980 comes with external dimensions 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 FZ300 has sizing of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z980 compared to the FZ300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and FZ300 is 68 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and FZ300.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of files however you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older Z980 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.