Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic ZS50

Here is a in depth analysis of the Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was announced 5 years prior to the ZS50 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z990 matches up against the ZS50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z990 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z990 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z990 offers physical measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z990 compared to the ZS50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and ZS50 is 68 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z990 and ZS50.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Z990 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.