Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic TS5

Lets take a more detailed look at the Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic TS5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was announced 5 years earlier than the TS5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Z980 scores vs the TS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z980 offers external measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic TS5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z980 versus the TS5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and TS5 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z980 and TS5.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z980 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.