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Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
62
Overall
51

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ80 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is EasyShare Max
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Kodak Z990 and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was introduced 7 years before the FZ80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z990 scores vs the FZ80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Panasonic FZ80

 Z990 FZ80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Kodak Z990

 FZ80 Z990 
LaunchedJanuary 2017January 2011More recent by 73 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Panasonic FZ80

 Z990 FZ80 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z990 has got exterior dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ80 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Z990 and the FZ80.

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and FZ80 is 68 and 63 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z990 and FZ80.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ80 to deliver more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older Z990 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
59
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18MP)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z990
Street photography with Panasonic FZ80
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has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
58
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition (616g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
57
you can focus manually
pretty wide (20mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
28
pretty wide (20mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (616g)
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Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Panasonic FZ80
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z990 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Otherwise known as EasyShare Max Lumix DMC-FZ82
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-04 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lbs) 616 grams (1.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 330 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $399