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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

Kodak Z915
(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
Panasonic SZ8
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic SZ8

 Z915 SZ8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Kodak Z915

 SZ8 Z915 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 60 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic SZ8

 Z915 SZ8 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

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

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography details
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Street photography camera
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (159 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography factors
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography factors
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low fps (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography details
54
has built in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competitors in class (159g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ8
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Vlogging camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (159g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic SZ8
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
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