Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS5
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Launched June 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic ZS5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Z915 was revealed 17 months earlier than the ZS5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z915 matches up versus the ZS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic ZS5
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Kodak Z915
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Launched | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic ZS5
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z915 enjoys outer 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 ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z915 and the ZS5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and ZS5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and ZS5.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS5 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ8 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 5.30 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194g (0.43 pounds) | 214g (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 ID | 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $200 | $300 |