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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic TS25 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic TS25, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was unveiled 5 years prior to the TS25 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Z980 matches up vs the TS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Panasonic TS25

 Z980 TS25 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Kodak Z980

 TS25 Z980 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months
Display resolution230k201kCrisper display (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Panasonic TS25

 Z980 TS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z980 features outer measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic TS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z980 and the TS25.

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and TS25 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and TS25.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS25 to produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older Z980 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
40
focusing manually
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography info
Panasonic TS25 Street photography info
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z980
Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
51
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography highlights
45
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging advice
23
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Panasonic TS25
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z980 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-05 2013-01-07
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 201k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 lb) 144 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 images
Type 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 Single Single
Price at launch $249 $180