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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS3 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 TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was released 3 years before the TS3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z915 grades vs the TS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic TS3

 Z915 TS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Kodak Z915

 TS3 Z915 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic TS3

 Z915 TS3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 comes with outer dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z915 compared to the TS3.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and TS3 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and TS3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS3 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Z915 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography info
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manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery power (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography advice
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flash built-in
very long reach (350mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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good battery power (310 per charge)
environment proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
good battery power (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic TS3
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-08 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
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 speed 2.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $380