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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic LS5 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 LS5
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic LS5

 Z915 LS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Kodak Z915

 LS5 Z915 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic LS5

 Z915 LS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

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

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Street photography highlights
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z915
Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (160 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z915
Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
54
built-in flash
great zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than competition (126g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (160 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography info
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography info
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (160 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging information
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging information
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic LS5
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
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