Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic ZS30

Let's look more closely at the Kodak Z990 versus Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Z990 was launched 24 months before the ZS30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z990 scores versus the ZS30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z990 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z990 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z990 has got physical measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Z990 versus Panasonic ZS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z990 vs the ZS30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z990 and ZS30 is 68 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z990 and ZS30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS30 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Z990 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.