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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS5 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 ZS5
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic ZS5

 Z915 ZS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Kodak Z915

 ZS5 Z915 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 17 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic ZS5

 Z915 ZS5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

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

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (214g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography highlights
54
built-in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than others in class (214g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS5
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging info
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic ZS5
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
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