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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Kodak Z915
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced November 2011
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Kodak Z915 versus Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was released 3 years prior to the 3D1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Z915 grades against the 3D1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic 3D1

 Z915 3D1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Kodak Z915

 3D1 Z915 
IntroducedNovember 2011January 2009Newer by 34 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic 3D1

 Z915 3D1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z915 enjoys external dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has specifications of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Z915 versus the 3D1.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and 3D1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and 3D1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic 3D1 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z915 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Street photography camera
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z915
Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
54
built-in flash
great zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
offers touch to focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
35
relatively wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging info
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic 3D1
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $670