Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic ZS25

Its time to take a deeper look at the Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was revealed 3 years earlier than the ZS25 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z981 scores against the ZS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z981 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z981 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z981 provides outside measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Z981 compared to the ZS25.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z981 and ZS25 is 66 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z981 and ZS25.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS25 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z981 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.