Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic SZ10

Below is a extensive review of the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic SZ10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was revealed 7 years prior to the SZ10 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z915 grades vs the SZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 features outer dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z915 versus the SZ10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and SZ10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and SZ10.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic SZ10 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Z915 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.