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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
68 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic SZ10 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released January 2015
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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Kodak Z980 versus Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was announced 7 years prior to the SZ10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z980 grades vs the SZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Panasonic SZ10

          

          

            
 Z980 SZ10 
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Kodak Z980

          

          

            
 SZ10 Z980 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2009More modern by 73 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k201kCrisper screen (+259k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Panasonic SZ10

          

          

            
 Z980 SZ10 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither includes Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z980 features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z980 and the SZ10.
Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and SZ10 is 68 and 93 respectively.
Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and SZ10.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic SZ10 to show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Z980 will be behind in sensor innovation.

            Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Kodak Z980 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
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 focusing manually
 exports RAW files
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Kodak Z980
Street photography with Panasonic SZ10
54
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
70
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (177g)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Kodak Z980
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
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 excellent zoom range (26-624mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
34
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 slow frames per second (1.4 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (200 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Kodak Z980
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ10
51
 built-in flash
 decently wide (26mm)
 long zoom (624mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than average in class (177 grams)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 great reach (288mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 not so great battery (200 per charge)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Kodak Z980
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
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 focusing manually
 decently wide (26mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of Timelapse recording
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 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 no manual control
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 not so great battery (200 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Kodak Z980 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging advice
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 decently wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone jack
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 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 lighter than average in class (177g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic socket
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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Panasonic SZ10
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z980 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-05 2015-01-06
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 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 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 201k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.4fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.30 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 177g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 200 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $249 $200