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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX48 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 FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Kodak Z915 versus Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was brought out at a similar time to the FX48 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z915 grades versus the FX48 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic FX48

 Z915 FX48 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Kodak Z915

 FX48 Z915 

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FX48

 Z915 FX48 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 comes with exterior dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z915 and the FX48.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and FX48 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and FX48.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX48 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography features
Panasonic FX48 Street photography features
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z915
Sports photography with Panasonic FX48
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography highlights
54
built-in flash
long zoom (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography details
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging factors
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
30
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FX48
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 6.00 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $325