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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH10 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and FH10 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was launched 5 years prior to the FH10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z915 grades vs the FH10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic FH10

 Z915 FH10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Kodak Z915

 FH10 Z915 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 48 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FH10

 Z915 FH10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z915 offers outside dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Z915 vs the FH10.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and FH10 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and FH10.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
19
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography information
54
built-in flash
very long reach (350mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (103g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
39
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
31
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FH10
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 lbs) 103 grams (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 life - 260 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $200 $110