Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH2
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview
Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and FH2 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Z915 was introduced 24 months earlier than the FH2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z915 grades against the FH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic FH2
Z915 | FH2 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Kodak Z915
FH2 | Z915 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | January 2009 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FH2
Z915 | FH2 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z915 provides outer dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FH2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z915 versus the FH2.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and FH2 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and FH2.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH2 to provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Z915 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine IV |
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 | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194g (0.43 pounds) | 121g (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 270 photos |
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 | Single | Single |
Price at release | $200 | $149 |