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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Kodak Z915 versus Panasonic FZ28, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was introduced at a similar time to the FZ28 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Z915 scores versus the FZ28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic FZ28

 Z915 FZ28 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Kodak Z915

 FZ28 Z915 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FZ28

 Z915 FZ28 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 enjoys physical measurements 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 FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z915 versus Panasonic FZ28 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z915 compared to the FZ28.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and FZ28 is 91 and 72 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and FZ28.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
19
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography details
54
built-in flash
great reach (350mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
40
focusing manually
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z915
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
24
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic FZ28
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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) 417 grams (0.92 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $599