Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS7
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced July 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Updated by Panasonic ZS8

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview
Following is a detailed overview of the Kodak Z915 versus Panasonic ZS7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Z915 was introduced 3 years prior to the ZS7 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z915 matches up versus the ZS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z915 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z915 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic ZS7
Z915 | ZS7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Kodak Z915
ZS7 | Z915 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic ZS7
Z915 | ZS7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z915 comes with outside 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) and the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak Z915 versus Panasonic ZS7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z915 and the ZS7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and ZS7 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and ZS7.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS7 to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine HD II |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 pounds) | 218 gr (0.48 pounds) |
Physical 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 Overall 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $200 | $350 |