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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Kodak Z915
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX77
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the FX78 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Z915 scores versus the FX78 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic FX78

 Z915 FX78 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Kodak Z915

 FX78 Z915 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Display dimension3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FX78

 Z915 FX78 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 offers outside dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z915 compared to the FX78.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and FX78 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and FX78.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FX78 to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older Z915 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX78
19
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography details
Panasonic FX78 Street photography details
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography info
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z915
Travel photography with Panasonic FX78
54
flash built-in
very long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography details
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
really wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging features
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging features
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
33
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FX78
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 11
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/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 200 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $210