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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS8 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic ZS8
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Panasonic ZS8

 Z915 ZS8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Kodak Z915

 ZS8 Z915 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 30 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Panasonic ZS8

 Z915 ZS8 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and ZS8 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography information
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manual focus not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (210g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography advice
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z915
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS8
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flash built-in
great zoom (350mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competitors (210 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging details
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (210g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Kodak Z915 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Panasonic ZS8
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
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