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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S2 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 S2
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic S2

 Z915 S2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Kodak Z915

 S2 Z915 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 36 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic S2

 Z915 S2 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and S2 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography advice
Panasonic S2 Street photography advice
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography details
Panasonic S2 Sports photography details
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
good battery power (280 CIPA)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography info
Panasonic S2 Travel photography info
54
built-in flash
very long reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
good battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (112g)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
good battery power (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z915
Vlogging with Panasonic S2
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (112g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic S2
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
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