Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Its time to examine more closely at the Kodak Z990 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and FZ1000 II (20MP) and the Z990 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Z990 was launched 9 years prior to the FZ1000 II and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z990 grades against the FZ1000 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z990 & Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z990 Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z990 comes with external measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 II has specifications of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z990 and the FZ1000 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and FZ1000 II is 68 and 55 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z990 and FZ1000 II.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z990 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Z990 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.