Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH8
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Kodak Z915 versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and FH8 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Z915 was revealed 4 years prior to the FH8 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z915 matches up versus the FH8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z915 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z915 Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic FH8
Z915 | FH8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Kodak Z915
FH8 | Z915 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 36 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FH8
Z915 | FH8 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 provides physical dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Kodak Z915 versus Panasonic FH8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z915 vs the FH8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and FH8 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and FH8.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH8 to deliver more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Z915 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2012-01-09 |
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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194g (0.43 lb) | 123g (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 | - | 260 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $200 | $149 |