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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Kodak Z915
(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
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS3
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and TS2 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the TS2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Z915 grades versus the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic TS2

 Z915 TS2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Kodak Z915

 TS2 Z915 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic TS2

 Z915 TS2 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z915 enjoys exterior 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) and the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z915 versus the TS2.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and TS2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and TS2.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS2 to give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z915 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography info
Panasonic TS2 Street photography info
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z915
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography information
54
flash built-in
very long zoom (350mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
environment proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
40
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z915
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic TS2
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-08 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $350