Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS20
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS20 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Released April 2012
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS15
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS25
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In this article, we are reviewing the Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and ZS20 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Z915 was introduced 4 years earlier than the ZS20 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z915 scores against the ZS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic ZS20
| Z915 | ZS20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Kodak Z915
| ZS20 | Z915 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2012 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 40 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic ZS20
| Z915 | ZS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 enjoys external measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z915 compared to the ZS20.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and ZS20 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and ZS20.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS20 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Z915 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Panasonic |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 |
| Other name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ30 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2012-04-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| 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 | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.3-6.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 15s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 6.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 194 grams (0.43 pounds) | 206 grams (0.45 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | - | 260 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $200 | $349 |