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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Kodak Z915 versus Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was released very close to the FS25 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z915 grades vs the FS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic FS25

 Z915 FS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Kodak Z915

 FS25 Z915 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FS25

 Z915 FS25 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z915 features outer measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Z915 compared to the FS25.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and FS25 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and FS25.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FS25 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography information
Panasonic FS25 Street photography information
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography information
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography information
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography factors
54
has built in flash
great zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
28
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FS25
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
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 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 model 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $230