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Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ300 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as EasyShare Max
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Released July 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was revealed 5 years prior to the FZ300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Z990 grades versus the FZ300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Panasonic FZ300

 Z990 FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Kodak Z990

 FZ300 Z990 
ReleasedJuly 2015January 2011More modern by 55 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Panasonic FZ300

 Z990 FZ300 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z990 comes with exterior dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z990 versus the FZ300.

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and FZ300 is 68 and 59 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z990 and FZ300.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged Z990 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography info
41
focusing manually
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
46
focusing manually
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z990
Street photography with Panasonic FZ300
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
59
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment sealing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (691g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Sports photography camera
34
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (380 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z990
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
51
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
great battery power (380 shots)
environment sealing
features focus by touch
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
more heavy than average in class (691g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
52
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery power (380 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
62
rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (691g)
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Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Panasonic FZ300
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z990 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Otherwise known as EasyShare Max -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-04 2015-07-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
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 surface 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 691g (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $598