Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH3
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH3 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and FH3 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe Z915 was brought out 12 months earlier than the FH3 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z915 matches up vs the FH3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z915 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Z915 Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic FH3
Z915 | FH3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Kodak Z915
FH3 | Z915 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 12 months | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FH3
Z915 | FH3 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 comes with external 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) and the Panasonic FH3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
See the Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Z915 and the FH3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and FH3 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and FH3.
As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH3 to produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-FS11 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 6.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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) | 165 grams (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $200 | $160 |