Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS7

Below, we are comparing the Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the ZS7 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Z980 grades against the ZS7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 enjoys physical dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Z980 compared to the ZS7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and ZS7 is 68 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and ZS7.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The older Z980 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.