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Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
68 Imaging
35 Features
42 Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ40 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
  • Other Name is EasyShare Max
Panasonic FZ40
(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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Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

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").

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The 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 resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Kodak Z990

		

		

			
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Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Panasonic FZ40

		

		

			
 Z990 FZ40 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2010Similar age
Manual focus  More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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.
Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and FZ40 is 68 and 68 respectively.
Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
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Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Kodak Z990 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography info
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 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")
46
 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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Street Comparison
Kodak Z990 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ40 Street photography highlights
54
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition (494g)
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Sports Comparison
 Kodak Z990 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FZ40 as a Sports photography camera
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 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
43
 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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Travel Comparison
 Kodak Z990 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FZ40 as a Travel photography camera
51
 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)
54
 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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Landscape Comparison
Kodak Z990 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography details
45
 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
51
 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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Vlogging Comparison
Kodak Z990 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging features
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 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
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 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

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Panasonic FZ40
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Panasonic 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