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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was announced 4 years prior to the FZ60 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the Z980 scores vs the FZ60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Panasonic FZ60

 Z980 FZ60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Kodak Z980

 FZ60 Z980 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2009More modern by 43 months
Display resolution460k201kClearer display (+259k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Panasonic FZ60

 Z980 FZ60 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z980 offers physical measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FZ60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Z980 versus the FZ60.

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and FZ60 is 68 and 68 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and FZ60.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ60 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Z980 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
42
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography advice
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
54
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (493 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography advice
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Vlogging camera
23
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
27
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (493g)
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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Panasonic FZ60
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z980 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-05 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 201 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 445 gr (0.98 pounds) 493 gr (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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 life - 450 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $249 $350