Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic SZ3
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic SZ3 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Z915 was introduced 5 years earlier than the SZ3 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Z915 grades against the SZ3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z915 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z915 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic SZ3
| Z915 | SZ3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Kodak Z915
| SZ3 | Z915 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 48 months |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic SZ3
| Z915 | SZ3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 comes with physical dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Z915 against the SZ3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and SZ3 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and SZ3.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ3 to resolve more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Z915 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Kodak | Panasonic |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-01-08 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 4.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 194 grams (0.43 pounds) | 126 grams (0.28 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - | 250 photos |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $200 | $150 |