Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS6
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(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
- Released 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
- Introduced January 2015
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Old Model is Panasonic TS5

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
Following is a extended comparison of the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Z915 was revealed 7 years prior to the TS6 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z915 grades vs the TS6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic TS6
Z915 | TS6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Kodak Z915
TS6 | Z915 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 72 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic TS6
Z915 | TS6 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z915 has 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) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic TS6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z915 compared to the TS6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and TS6 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and TS6.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS6 to give you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Z915 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2015-01-06 |
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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 file 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194g (0.43 lb) | 214g (0.47 lb) |
Physical 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 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 life | - | 370 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $200 | $300 |