Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS1

Below, we are looking at the Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is very comparable but the Z915 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z915 was unveiled 4 months prior to the ZS1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z915 grades vs the ZS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 has got outside 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 ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Z915 against the ZS1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and ZS1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and ZS1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The Z915 features the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier.