Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic SZ3
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![Kodak EasyShare Z980 front Kodak EasyShare Z980 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Kodak-EasyShare-Z980.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ3/Panasonic-SZ3-front.jpg)
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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic SZ3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The Z980 was manufactured 5 years prior to the SZ3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z980 matches up versus the SZ3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic SZ3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Panasonic SZ3
Z980 | SZ3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Kodak Z980
SZ3 | Z980 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 48 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 201k | Sharper screen (+29k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Panasonic SZ3
Z980 | SZ3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z980 offers physical 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) and the Panasonic SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic SZ3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z980 versus the SZ3.
![Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z980-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ3-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and SZ3 is 68 and 96 respectively.
![Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z980-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and SZ3.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic SZ3 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Z980 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z980-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z980-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 201 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 445 gr (0.98 pounds) | 126 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $249 | $150 |