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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Kodak Z915
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Kodak Z915 versus Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and FE-47 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was introduced 12 months before the FE-47 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z915 matches up against the FE-47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Olympus FE-47

 Z915 FE-47 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Kodak Z915

 FE-47 Z915 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Olympus FE-47

 Z915 FE-47 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 comes with exterior dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus FE-47 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Z915 versus Olympus FE-47 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Z915 against the FE-47.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and FE-47 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and FE-47.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus FE-47 to produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Z915 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
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lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography advice
Olympus FE-47 Street photography advice
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography details
Olympus FE-47 Travel photography details
54
has built in flash
great reach (350mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging features
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Olympus FE-47
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Olympus FE-47
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Olympus FE-47
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 204 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $0