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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Kodak Z915
(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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Kodak Z915 versus Panasonic ZS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was announced 4 months before the ZS3 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z915 scores vs the ZS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic ZS3

 Z915 ZS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Kodak Z915

 ZS3 Z915 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic ZS3

 Z915 ZS3 
ReleasedJanuary 2009May 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z915 comes with external 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) while the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z915 compared to the ZS3.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and ZS3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and ZS3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of files but you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography details
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z915
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS3
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography info
54
flash built-in
long reach (350mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than average (229g)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography details
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
35
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Vlogging camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic ZS3
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 229g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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