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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S3 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and S3 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was revealed 24 months before the S3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z915 grades vs the S3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic S3

 Z915 S3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Kodak Z915

 S3 Z915 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic S3

 Z915 S3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 has physical dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Z915 compared to the S3.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and S3 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and S3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic S3 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography information
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Street photography camera
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography information
Panasonic S3 Sports photography information
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z915
Vlogging with Panasonic S3
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic S3
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $110