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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was announced 6 months earlier than the ZR1 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Z915 scores versus the ZR1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic ZR1

 Z915 ZR1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Kodak Z915

 ZR1 Z915 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic ZR1

 Z915 ZR1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z915 offers outside dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic ZR1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z915 compared to the ZR1.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and ZR1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and ZR1.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZR1 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography advice
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography highlights
54
flash built-in
very long zoom (350mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
32
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
28
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic ZR1
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine V
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 158g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID 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 card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $280