Kodak Z981 vs Panasonic ZS40

The following is a detailed comparison of the Kodak Z981 and Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z981 (14MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was introduced 4 years before the ZS40 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z981 matches up versus the ZS40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z981 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z981 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z981 provides outer measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z981 and Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Z981 versus the ZS40.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z981 and ZS40 is 66 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z981 and ZS40.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z981 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.