Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic SZ8
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40 Features
31 Overall
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic SZ8 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched January 2014

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic SZ8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Z915 was launched 6 years prior to the SZ8 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z915 scores vs the SZ8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic SZ8 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z915 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z915 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic SZ8
Z915 | SZ8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Kodak Z915
SZ8 | Z915 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 60 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic SZ8
Z915 | SZ8 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 provides exterior 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 SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic SZ8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z915 vs the SZ8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and SZ8 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and SZ8.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ8 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
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 | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194g (0.43 pounds) | 159g (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 200 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $200 | $275 |