Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS20

Its time to look closer at the Kodak Z980 versus Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the ZS20 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z980 matches up vs the ZS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z980 provides physical measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Z980 and the ZS20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and ZS20 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z980 and ZS20.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS20 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Z980 is going to be behind in sensor tech.