Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ40
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68 Imaging
35 Features
42 Overall
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Portability
68 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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68 Imaging
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Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs
Kodak Z990
(Full Review)
(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
- Other Name is EasyShare Max
Panasonic FZ40
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(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Following is a in depth overview of the Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Z990 was unveiled 6 months after the FZ40 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the Z990 scores against the FZ40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Panasonic FZ40
| Z990 | FZ40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Kodak Z990
| FZ40 | Z990 |
|---|
Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Panasonic FZ40
| Z990 | FZ40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | July 2010 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z990 offers outer measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Z990 compared to the FZ40.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and FZ40 is 68 and 68 respectively.
Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z990 and FZ40.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FZ40 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Kodak Z990 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography info
you can focus manually
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Kodak Z990 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ40 Street photography highlights
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (494g)
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Kodak Z990 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Sports photography camera
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Kodak Z990 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Travel photography camera
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (840mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (494 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Kodak Z990 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography details
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Kodak Z990 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging features
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (494 grams)
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Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z990 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Kodak | Panasonic |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Z990 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 |
| Also called | EasyShare Max | Lumix DMC-FZ45 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2011-01-04 | 2010-07-21 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Venus Engine HD II |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| 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 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.90 m | 9.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 445 gr (0.98 lbs) | 494 gr (1.09 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" 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 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $299 | $420 |
