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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Kodak Z915 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and FX700 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was brought out 18 months prior to the FX700 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z915 scores versus the FX700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic FX700

 Z915 FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Kodak Z915

 FX700 Z915 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2009Fresher by 18 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FX700

 Z915 FX700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 has got outer dimensions 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 FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z915 versus Panasonic FX700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z915 vs the FX700.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and FX700 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and FX700.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FX700 to offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Z915 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography features
Panasonic FX700 Street photography features
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography features
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography information
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography information
54
flash built-in
very long reach (350mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Vlogging camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
33
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FX700
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 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 support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
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/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display 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
Minimum shutter speed 16s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 176 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $399