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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH27 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Kodak Z915 versus Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and FH27 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was launched 24 months before the FH27 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z915 matches up versus the FH27 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic FH27

 Z915 FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Kodak Z915

 FH27 Z915 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FH27

 Z915 FH27 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z915 comes with outside measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Z915 and the FH27.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and FH27 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and FH27.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH27 to give more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Z915 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography info
Panasonic FH27 Street photography info
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography advice
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography info
54
built-in flash
long zoom (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
provides touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
32
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FH27
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VI
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $229