Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic FZ60

Below, we are comparing the Kodak Z981 versus Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was manufactured 24 months prior to the FZ60 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Z981 scores vs the FZ60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z981 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z981 Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z981 has got outer measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z981 vs the FZ60.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z981 and FZ60 is 66 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z981 and FZ60.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ60 to offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older Z981 is going to be behind in sensor tech.