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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS30 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS35
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Kodak Z915 versus Panasonic ZS30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was revealed 5 years prior to the ZS30 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z915 matches up vs the ZS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic ZS30

 Z915 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Kodak Z915

 ZS30 Z915 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic ZS30

 Z915 ZS30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 enjoys outside dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Z915 against the ZS30.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and ZS30 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and ZS30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older Z915 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography info
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manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography highlights
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than average in class (198 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography info
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
46
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography details
54
has built in flash
long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (198g)
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (260 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging info
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (198 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic ZS30
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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) 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 198g (0.44 pounds)
Physical 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 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 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
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/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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