Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Below is a comprehensive review of the Kodak Z981 and Panasonic FZ1000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Z981 (14MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the Z981 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Z981 was unveiled 4 years prior to the FZ1000 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Z981 matches up versus the FZ1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z981 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Z981 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z981 offers physical dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 has dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Z981 and Panasonic FZ1000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Z981 compared to the FZ1000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z981 and FZ1000 is 66 and 55 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z981 and FZ1000.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z981 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 will give greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Z981 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.