Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S2
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
- Released January 2012
Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S2 Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and S2 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Z915 was launched 4 years earlier than the S2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z915 scores vs the S2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic S2
Z915 | S2 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Kodak Z915
S2 | Z915 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | January 2009 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic S2
Z915 | S2 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 comes with outside dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic S2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Z915 against the S2.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and S2 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and S2.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic S2 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Z915 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194g (0.43 pounds) | 112g (0.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 280 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $109 |