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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 and Kodak EasyShare Z980 [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 ×
Kodak EasyShare Z980 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18Kodak EasyShare Z980
BrandPanasonicKodak
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.kodak.com
Model numberDMC-FZ18Z980
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20072009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)11891
Width (mm)88105
Height (mm)75124
Weight (g)441415
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)8.112
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.2
Sensor width (mm)5.766.13
Sensor height (mm)4.294.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.761.53
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 3:2
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1800 x 1200(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2832 x 2128(6.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2256(9.0 mp other)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)3-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime MotionJPEGQuickTime MPEG-4
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-Other
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARITSchneider-Kreuznach Variogon
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 504.0026.00 - 624.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.00-
Zoom ratio (x)1824
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.20 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3070
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 30
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeFace / 1-point / 1-point high speed / 3-point high speed / Multi-point / Spot autofocusContrast Detect: TTL multi-zone, center zone AF, selectable zone AF (25 zones)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type0.44" electronic viewfinder w/ 188,000 pixelsEVF
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.53
Rear display resolution (dots)207,000201,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)168
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 6400* (high sensitivity mode only)Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400* (3.1 megapixel only, in PASM modes)
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto / daylight / cloudy / shade / halogen / flash / white set 1 / white set 2
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • open shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/2000 - 16
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / SpotMulti-pattern, center weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesFood, Party, Candle Light, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Panning, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo)Portrait, high ISO, night portrait, landscape, night landscape, flower, sunset, backlight, candlelight, manner/museum, text
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • fill
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range description0.3 - 6.0m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 4.0m (Tele/ISO Auto)Wide: 6.2m Tele: 3.5m (ISO 400)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 1.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connection-Hot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw
Included memory (MB)27-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • camera dock
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.87-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)2.77-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)4-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.4-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.5-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.26-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.55-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.02-
Startup time (s)3.1-
Play -> record time (s)1.8-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.3-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400-
Battery form factorProprietary4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline disposables
  • lithium
  • nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable4 x AA Kodak NiMH Pre-Charged rechargeables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft mediaimpression
  • arcsoft panoramamaker
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio -viewer
  • silkypix developer studio 2.1se
  • usb driver
  • kodak easyshare
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • windows xp or later; mac os x 10.3 or later
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresMEGA OIS (Optical Image Stabilization); Intelligent ISO mode; Intelligent Auto Mode (combines Optical Image StabilizationOptical Image Stabilization, Smart Capture, Hot-Shoe, Detachable Vertical Grip.



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