Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic LX3

Let's look more closely at the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is pretty similar but the Z915 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Z915 was released 3 months after the LX3 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z915 matches up versus the LX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Panasonic LX3 has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic LX3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Z915 vs the LX3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and LX3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and LX3.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Z915 uses the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF trickier.