Kodak Z980 vs Panasonic ZS8

Following is a extended review of the Kodak Z980 versus Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was revealed 3 years earlier than the ZS8 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Z980 scores versus the ZS8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z980 has exterior dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z980 compared to the ZS8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and ZS8 is 68 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z980 and ZS8.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS8 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Z980 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.