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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS25 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 ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS30
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was manufactured 5 years before the ZS25 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z915 matches up against the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic ZS25

 Z915 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Kodak Z915

 ZS25 Z915 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic ZS25

 Z915 ZS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 has physical measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Z915 compared to the ZS25.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and ZS25 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and ZS25.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS25 to result in more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
31
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average (193g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography details
54
has built in flash
very long reach (350mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average (193g)
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography features
26
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (193 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic ZS25
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
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 All around 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 - 260 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $300