Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS5
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched July 2013
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
- Replaced the Panasonic TS4
- Renewed by Panasonic TS6

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview
Below is a detailed review of the Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and TS5 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Z915 was brought out 5 years earlier than the TS5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Z915 matches up against the TS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic TS5
Z915 | TS5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Kodak Z915
TS5 | Z915 | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 54 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic TS5
Z915 | TS5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 offers physical measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Compare the Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z915 compared to the TS5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and TS5 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and TS5.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS5 to give you more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Z915 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2013-07-12 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor 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 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 5.60 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 pounds) | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 370 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | DMW-BCM13 |
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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $200 | $350 |