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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and FH25 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was brought out 24 months prior to the FH25 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z915 grades against the FH25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic FH25

 Z915 FH25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Kodak Z915

 FH25 Z915 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FH25

 Z915 FH25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 enjoys exterior 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 FH25 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Z915 versus the FH25.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and FH25 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and FH25.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH25 to give you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Z915 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Street photography advice
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography features
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography advice
54
has built in flash
very long reach (350mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging features
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FH25
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine VI
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 pounds) 159 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 - 250 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
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, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $180