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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH8 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 FH8
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic FH8

 Z915 FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Kodak Z915

 FH8 Z915 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 36 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FH8

 Z915 FH8 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

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

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Street photography advice
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (123 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography features
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography information
54
built-in flash
long zoom (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (123 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH8
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging highlights
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors (123g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FH8
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
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