Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic LZ40

Here is a extended comparison of the Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Z981 (14MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was manufactured 4 years before the LZ40 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z981 scores against the LZ40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z981 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z981 Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z981 has got exterior measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ40 has sizing of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z981 against the LZ40.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z981 and LZ40 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z981 and LZ40.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic LZ40 to produce greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Z981 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.