Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic ZS80

The following is a comprehensive review of the Kodak Z990 and Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was introduced 8 years prior to the ZS80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z990 grades vs the ZS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z990 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z990 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z990 has got physical measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

See the Kodak Z990 and Panasonic ZS80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z990 and the ZS80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and ZS80 is 68 and 86 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z990 and ZS80.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS80 to show greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Z990 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.