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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH3 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 FH3
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic FH3

 Z915 FH3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Kodak Z915

 FH3 Z915 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FH3

 Z915 FH3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and FH3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
19
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography info
Panasonic FH3 Street photography info
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography details
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography information
54
flash built-in
long reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging features
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FH3
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
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