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Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Kodak Z990
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is EasyShare Max
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
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Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Kodak Z990 versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was brought out 7 years earlier than the ZS70 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z990 grades against the ZS70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Panasonic ZS70

 Z990 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Kodak Z990

 ZS70 Z990 
AnnouncedApril 2017January 2011Fresher by 76 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Panasonic ZS70

 Z990 ZS70 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z990 offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z990 versus the ZS70.

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and ZS70 is 68 and 87 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z990 and ZS70.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS70 to give you extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Z990 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z990
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS70
41
has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
54
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography advice
54
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography details
34
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (380 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z990
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
51
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
79
great battery power (380 CIPA)
provides touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
62
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
74
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no mic jack
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Kodak Z990 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Panasonic ZS70
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z990 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Alternative name EasyShare Max Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-04 2017-04-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.90 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 322 grams (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $299 $450