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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH2 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 FH2
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic FH2

 Z915 FH2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Kodak Z915

 FH2 Z915 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FH2

 Z915 FH2 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and FH2 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
19
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Street photography advice
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than average (121 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z915
Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (270 shots)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
great zoom (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery life (270 per charge)
lighter than average (121 grams)
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
great battery life (270 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging highlights
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FH2
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
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