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Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
57
Overall
43

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Kodak Z990
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also Known as EasyShare Max
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed April 2012
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Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was announced 15 months prior to the FZ150 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z990 matches up vs the FZ150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Panasonic FZ150

 Z990 FZ150 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Kodak Z990

 FZ150 Z990 
RevealedApril 2012January 2011Fresher by 15 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Panasonic FZ150

 Z990 FZ150 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z990 has exterior measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ150 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Z990 against the FZ150.

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and FZ150 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z990 and FZ150.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The older Z990 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z990
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ150
41
you can focus manually
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
41
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography factors
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography highlights
34
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (410 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
great battery life (410 per charge)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (528 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography details
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
62
rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (528 grams)
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Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Panasonic FZ150
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z990 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Also called as EasyShare Max -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-04 2012-04-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 528g (1.16 lb)
Physical 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 rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery life - 410 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $499