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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX75 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 FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Kodak Z915 versus Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and FX75 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was launched 16 months before the FX75 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z915 grades versus the FX75 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic FX75

 Z915 FX75 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Kodak Z915

 FX75 Z915 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 16 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FX75

 Z915 FX75 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 provides outside 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 FX75 has measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z915 against the FX75.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and FX75 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and FX75.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FX75 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Z915 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography factors
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no manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z915
Street photography with Panasonic FX75
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography highlights
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flash built-in
long reach (350mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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features focus via touch
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z915
Vlogging with Panasonic FX75
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has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
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decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FX75
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-06-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $139