Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS8
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS8 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS7
Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Kodak Z915 versus Panasonic ZS8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and ZS8 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Z915 was released 3 years earlier than the ZS8 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z915 matches up against the ZS8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z915 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z915 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic ZS8
Z915 | ZS8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Kodak Z915
ZS8 | Z915 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 30 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic ZS8
Z915 | ZS8 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z915 features exterior dimensions 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 ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check out the Kodak Z915 versus Panasonic ZS8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Z915 versus the ZS8.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and ZS8 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and ZS8.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS8 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Z915 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lb) | 210 gr (0.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 life | - | 340 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $200 | $275 |