Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2012
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Below is a thorough comparison of the Kodak Z915 versus Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and SZ7 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Z915 was announced 4 years before the SZ7 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z915 matches up vs the SZ7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z915 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z915 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic SZ7
| Z915 | SZ7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Kodak Z915
| SZ7 | Z915 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 36 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic SZ7
| Z915 | SZ7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 provides outer dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Z915 compared to the SZ7.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and SZ7 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and SZ7.
Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic SZ7 to give more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Z915 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Kodak | Panasonic |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2012-01-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| 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 | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) |
| 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 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 | - | 220 images |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $200 | $199 |
