Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic FZ150

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z981 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z981 Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.