Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FX48

Here, we will be looking at the Kodak Z990 versus Panasonic FX48, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was introduced 24 months after the FX48 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z990 scores vs the FX48 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z990 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z990 Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z990 provides physical 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 FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z990 versus Panasonic FX48 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Z990 against the FX48.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and FX48 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z990 and FX48.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of images but you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher Z990 will have a benefit in sensor technology.