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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS1 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Z915 was manufactured around the same time to the TS1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z915 matches up versus the TS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic TS1

 Z915 TS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Kodak Z915

 TS1 Z915 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic TS1

 Z915 TS1 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 offers outer measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Z915 against the TS1.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and TS1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and TS1.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS1 to give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography info
Panasonic TS1 Street photography info
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography advice
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography advice
54
has built in flash
long zoom (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
weather proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging information
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic TS1
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 189 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $380