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Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Kodak Z990
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as EasyShare Max
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ200
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Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was announced 6 months after the FZ100 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Z990 scores against the FZ100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Panasonic FZ100

 Z990 FZ100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Kodak Z990

 FZ100 Z990 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Panasonic FZ100

 Z990 FZ100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2010Similar age
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak Z990 has physical measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z990 vs the FZ100.

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and FZ100 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z990 and FZ100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ100 to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively.

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z990
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ100
41
manual focus
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
54
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z990
Street photography with Panasonic FZ100
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z990
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ100
51
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z990
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ100
46
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
64
relatively wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
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Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Panasonic FZ100
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z990 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Also called as EasyShare Max -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-04 2010-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.90 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 pounds) 540g (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $500