Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS5
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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-ZS5 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS5/Panasonic-ZS5-front.jpg)
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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Kodak Z980 versus Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The Z980 was released 17 months prior to the ZS5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z980 matches up versus the ZS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Panasonic ZS5
Z980 | ZS5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Kodak Z980
ZS5 | Z980 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 201k | Sharper display (+29k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Panasonic ZS5
Z980 | ZS5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z980 offers external measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Compare the Kodak Z980 versus Panasonic ZS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Z980 against the ZS5.
![Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z980-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS5-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and ZS5 is 68 and 92 respectively.
![Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z980-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and ZS5.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The older Z980 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
![Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z980-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z980-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS5-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 ZS5 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ8 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-01-05 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 201k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 445g (0.98 lb) | 214g (0.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $249 | $300 |