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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Released January 2013
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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic XS1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the XS1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z980 matches up vs the XS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Panasonic XS1

 Z980 XS1 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Kodak Z980

 XS1 Z980 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 48 months
Screen resolution230k201kSharper screen (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Panasonic XS1

 Z980 XS1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 has outside 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 XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z980 against the XS1.

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and XS1 is 68 and 97 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and XS1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic XS1 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older Z980 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography information
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography information
41
manual focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography info
Panasonic XS1 Street photography info
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Sports photography camera
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z980
Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
51
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography highlights
45
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
39
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging advice
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging advice
23
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Panasonic XS1
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z980 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 201 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 pounds) 103 gr (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $249 $130