Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZR1
91 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
- Launched January 2009
(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

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").

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z915 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z915 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic ZR1
Z915 | ZR1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Kodak Z915
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Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic ZR1
Z915 | ZR1 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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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 |