Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic ZS60

In this article, we will be looking at the Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was launched 6 years before the ZS60 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z990 scores vs the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z990 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z990 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z990 has external measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic ZS60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Z990 versus the ZS60.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and ZS60 is 68 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z990 and ZS60.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS60 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Z990 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.