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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was introduced 24 months earlier than the S1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Z915 matches up against the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic S1

 Z915 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Kodak Z915

 S1 Z915 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic S1

 Z915 S1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z915 provides outside measurements 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 S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z915 vs the S1.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and S1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and S1.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic S1 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography information
Panasonic S1 Street photography information
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z915
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z915
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
54
has built in flash
long reach (350mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competition (117 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z915
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic S1
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $269