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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and TS20 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the TS20 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z915 grades versus the TS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic TS20

 Z915 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Kodak Z915

 TS20 Z915 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic TS20

 Z915 TS20 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 comes with physical measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z915 versus the TS20.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and TS20 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and TS20.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic TS20 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Z915 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
19
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography features
Panasonic TS20 Street photography features
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (142 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography features
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography features
54
flash built-in
very long zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition (142 grams)
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic TS20
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-08 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $179