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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
46
Features
70
Overall
55

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was introduced 9 years earlier than the ZS70 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z915 matches up against the ZS70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic ZS70

 Z915 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Kodak Z915

 ZS70 Z915 
LaunchedApril 2017January 2009Newer by 100 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic ZS70

 Z915 ZS70 

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z915 enjoys exterior measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Z915 compared to the ZS70.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and ZS70 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and ZS70.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to give greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z915 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography highlights
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography features
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
low fps (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
60
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
great reach (350mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
79
good battery pack (380 per charge)
features focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS70
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
62
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging highlights
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
74
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external mic jack
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic ZS70
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 322 grams (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 life - 380 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $450