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Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Kodak Z981
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
  • Announced July 2010
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced April 2012
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Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Kodak Z981 versus Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was announced 21 months before the FZ150 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z981 grades versus the FZ150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Panasonic FZ150

 Z981 FZ150 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Kodak Z981

 FZ150 Z981 
IntroducedApril 2012July 2010Newer by 21 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k201kCrisper display (+259k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Panasonic FZ150

 Z981 FZ150 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z981 has got outer 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 FZ150 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Check the Kodak Z981 versus Panasonic FZ150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Z981 versus the FZ150.

Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z981 and FZ150 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z981 and FZ150.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Kodak Z981 to result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z981 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z981
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ150
46
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
41
manual focus
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z981 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography features
50
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (540g)
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (528g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z981 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography highlights
43
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (410 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z981 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography factors
53
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (528 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
48
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (410 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Vlogging camera
22
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
62
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (528g)
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Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Panasonic FZ150
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z981 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2012-04-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 201k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.20 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 540g (1.19 pounds) 528g (1.16 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery life - 410 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $499