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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS80
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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was unveiled 9 years before the ZS70 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z980 matches up vs the ZS70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Panasonic ZS70

 Z980 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Kodak Z980

 ZS70 Z980 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2009Fresher by 100 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k201kClearer display (+839k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Panasonic ZS70

 Z980 ZS70 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z980 enjoys outer 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 ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Z980 against the ZS70.

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and ZS70 is 68 and 87 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and ZS70.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to provide you with more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older Z980 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography highlights
40
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
54
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography factors
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (380 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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good battery (380 per charge)
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography highlights
45
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
62
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
saves RAW files
good battery (380 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
74
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone support
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Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Panasonic ZS70
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-05 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 201 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 322g (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 380 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $249 $450