Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX700
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z915 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Z915 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic FX700
Z915 | FX700 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Kodak Z915
FX700 | Z915 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FX700
Z915 | FX700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and FX700 is 91 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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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 |