Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic LZ20
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Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Also referred to as EasyShare Max
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
- Released July 2012
- Renewed by Panasonic LZ30
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Below is a thorough analysis of the Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Z990 was announced 18 months before the LZ20 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Z990 scores vs the LZ20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Panasonic LZ20
| Z990 | LZ20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Kodak Z990
| LZ20 | Z990 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2012 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 18 months |
Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Panasonic LZ20
| Z990 | LZ20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z990 comes with exterior dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Z990 versus the LZ20.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z990 and LZ20 is 68 and 71 respectively.
Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z990 and LZ20.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ20 to produce more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Z990 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z990 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Panasonic |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Z990 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 |
| Also referred to as | EasyShare Max | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2011-01-04 | 2012-07-18 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.1-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 15s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.90 m | 6.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | 445g (0.98 lb) | 499g (1.10 lb) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 380 images |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $299 | $250 |