Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic LZ30

Below, we will be looking at the Kodak Z980 and Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was brought out 5 years prior to the LZ30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Z980 grades vs the LZ30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z980 provides outside dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z980 against the LZ30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and LZ30 is 68 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and LZ30.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic LZ30 to provide more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Z980 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.