Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic ZS40
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Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
- Other Name is EasyShare Max
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Launched January 2014
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS35
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS45
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Below, we will be matching up the Kodak Z990 versus Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z990 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the ZS40 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Z990 scores against the ZS40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Panasonic ZS40
| Z990 | ZS40 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Kodak Z990
| ZS40 | Z990 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 36 months |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Panasonic ZS40
| Z990 | ZS40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z990 enjoys 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) while the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z990 and the ZS40.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and ZS40 is 68 and 90 respectively.
Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z990 and ZS40.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS40 to show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Z990 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z990 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Kodak | Panasonic |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z990 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
| Also called | EasyShare Max | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-01-04 | 2014-01-06 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-6.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.90 m | 6.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 445 grams (0.98 lbs) | 240 grams (0.53 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 300 shots |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $299 | $450 |