Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(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
- Alternate Name is EasyShare Max
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Revealed January 2009
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On this page, we will be looking at the Kodak Z990 and Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Z990 was brought out 24 months later than the FZ28 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z990 scores versus the FZ28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Panasonic FZ28
| Z990 | FZ28 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Kodak Z990
| FZ28 | Z990 |
|---|
Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Panasonic FZ28
| Z990 | FZ28 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z990 provides exterior dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z990 and the FZ28.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and FZ28 is 68 and 72 respectively.
Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z990 and FZ28.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Kodak Z990 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer Z990 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z990 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Panasonic |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z990 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
| Otherwise known as | EasyShare Max | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2011-01-04 | 2009-01-15 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-4.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.90 m | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | - |
| 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 | 445 gr (0.98 lb) | 417 gr (0.92 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 27 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 17.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 79 |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $299 | $599 |