Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic LS5
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
- Announced July 2011

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and LS5 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Z915 was revealed 3 years prior to the LS5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Z915 matches up against the LS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic LS5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic LS5
Z915 | LS5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Kodak Z915
LS5 | Z915 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic LS5
Z915 | LS5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z915 provides 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 LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic LS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Z915 against the LS5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and LS5 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and LS5.
Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic LS5 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2011-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 lb) | 126 grams (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 160 shots |
Form of battery | - | AA |
Battery model | 2 x AA | 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $200 | $294 |