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Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
66 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68 Imaging
35 Features
45 Overall
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Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic FZ47 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
  • Introduced July 2010
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Kodak Z981 versus Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was released 12 months prior to the FZ47 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Z981 matches up vs the FZ47 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Panasonic FZ47

          

          

            
 Z981 FZ47 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Kodak Z981

          

          

            
 FZ47 Z981 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2010More modern by 12 months
Screen resolution460k201kClearer screen (+259k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Panasonic FZ47

          

          

            
 Z981 FZ47 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither comes with Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z981 comes with external measurements 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 FZ47 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
Compare the Kodak Z981 versus Panasonic FZ47 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Z981 against the FZ47.
Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z981 and FZ47 is 66 and 68 respectively.
Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z981 and FZ47.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Kodak Z981 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z981 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

            Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Kodak Z981 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Portrait photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (14MP)
 saves RAW formats
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
38
 manual focus
 high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
 supports face detection focusing
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Kodak Z981 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography advice
50
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than average in class (540g)
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 heavier than competition in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison
Kodak Z981 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography highlights
43
 excellent zoom range (26-676mm  26.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
42
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 good battery (400 CIPA)
 max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Kodak Z981 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography info
53
 good  resolution (14MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (26mm)
 very long reach (676mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than average in class (540 grams)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
 good battery (400 per charge)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (498g)
 low MP (12MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Kodak Z981 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
51
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (26mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 saves RAW formats
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have Time Lapse recording
43
 manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery (400 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Kodak Z981 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Vlogging camera
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 quite wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have mic socket
 heavier than average in class (540g)
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 missing external mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (498g)
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Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Panasonic FZ47
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z981 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2011-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 201k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.20 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000s
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lb) 498 gr (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $299 $379