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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Kodak Z915
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LX10
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is fairly similar but the Z915 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z915 was launched 4 years earlier than the LX7 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z915 scores against the LX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic LX7

 Z915 LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Kodak Z915

 LX7 Z915 
AnnouncedOctober 2012January 2009More modern by 45 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic LX7

 Z915 LX7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 enjoys outside measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Z915 vs the LX7.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and LX7 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and LX7.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The Z915 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh tougher. The more aged Z915 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX7
19
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
you can focus manually
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography features
Panasonic LX7 Street photography features
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z915
Sports photography with Panasonic LX7
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (330 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography features
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography features
54
has built in flash
great reach (350mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
good battery life (330 per charge)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition (298 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX7
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
57
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (330 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging advice
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging advice
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (298 grams)
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic LX7
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2012-10-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 298g (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 147
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $400