Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic ZS7

Below, we are evaluating the Kodak Z990 and Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was announced 6 months prior to the ZS7 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Z990 matches up vs the ZS7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z990 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z990 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z990 comes with exterior dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z990 and Panasonic ZS7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Z990 and the ZS7.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and ZS7 is 68 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z990 and ZS7.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration.