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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Kodak Z915
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was launched 12 months earlier than the FH1 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z915 grades vs the FH1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic FH1

 Z915 FH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Kodak Z915

 FH1 Z915 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FH1

 Z915 FH1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 provides external measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Z915 vs the FH1.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and FH1 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and FH1.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH1 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z915
Street photography with Panasonic FH1
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography info
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z915
Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
54
built-in flash
long zoom (350mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z915
Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FH1
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 163 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $150