Kodak EasyShare Z981 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Kodak EasyShare Z981 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Kodak EasyShare Z981 was introduced in July 2010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 was introduced in August 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Kodak EasyShare Z981 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 over Kodak EasyShare Z981.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Kodak EasyShare Z981 has a 3.0" screen with 201k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

Electronic Viewfinder on Kodak EasyShare Z981

Kodak EasyShare Z981 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3.

Kodak EasyShare Z981 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 64 - 6,400. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

Kodak EasyShare Z981 can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2848, 4288 x 2416, 2832 x 2128, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 960 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 is equipped with Venus Engine FHD processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 904, 1504 x 1504 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

Built-in GPS on Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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NFC on Kodak EasyShare Z981

Kodak EasyShare Z981 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Kodak EasyShare Z981 comes with 4 x AA battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Kodak EasyShare Z981 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Kodak EasyShare Z981, and up to 1/1300 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. Kodak EasyShare Z981 can shoot continuously up to 0.9 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 can shoot continuously up to 3.7 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.20 m on Kodak EasyShare Z981 and 5.60 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3..

Kodak EasyShare Z981 body has dimensions of 124 x 85 x 105 mm (4.88 x 3.35 x 4.13") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 body has dimensions of 103 x 64 x 27 mm (4.06 x 2.52 x 1.06"). Kodak EasyShare Z981 weighs 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 weighs 197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz).

Kodak EasyShare Z981

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

124 mm

85 mm

103 mm

64 mm

85 mm

64 mm

105 mm

27 mm