Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic S1

Lets examine more closely at the Kodak Z980 and Panasonic S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was announced 24 months earlier than the S1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Z980 grades versus the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z980 has outer dimensions 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 S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z980 vs the S1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and S1 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z980 and S1.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older Z980 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.