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Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ47 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
  • Alternate Name is EasyShare Max
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Kodak Z990 versus Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was brought out 6 months prior to the FZ47 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z990 scores versus the FZ47 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Panasonic FZ47

 Z990 FZ47 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Kodak Z990

 FZ47 Z990 

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Panasonic FZ47

 Z990 FZ47 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z990 has external dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Z990 compared to the FZ47.

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and FZ47 is 68 and 68 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z990 and FZ47.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography factors
41
manual focus
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
38
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography details
34
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (840mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
good battery pack (400 shots)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (498g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography information
45
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging details
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
27
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (498g)
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Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Panasonic FZ47
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z990 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Otherwise known as EasyShare Max Lumix DMC-FZ48
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-04 2011-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 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
Min shutter speed 16s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.90 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 pounds) 498 gr (1.10 pounds)
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 life - 400 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
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
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $299 $379