Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic ZS35

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Kodak Z981 and Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was introduced 4 years earlier than the ZS35 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z981 scores versus the ZS35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z981 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z981 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z981 has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Z981 vs the ZS35.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z981 and ZS35 is 66 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z981 and ZS35.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS35 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Z981 is going to be behind in sensor technology.