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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Kodak Z915
(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
Panasonic ZS7
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic ZS7

 Z915 ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Kodak Z915

 ZS7 Z915 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic ZS7

 Z915 ZS7 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

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

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography features
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z915
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS7
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography details
54
built-in flash
very long reach (350mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than others (218g)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
38
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging highlights
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
30
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic ZS7
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
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