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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
32

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-565UZ 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
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was launched within a month of the SP-565UZ which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Z915 matches up versus the SP-565UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 Z915 SP-565UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Kodak Z915

 SP-565UZ Z915 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 Z915 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.5"2.5"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 offers external 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) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z915 vs the SP-565UZ.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and SP-565UZ is 91 and 72 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and SP-565UZ.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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focusing manually
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography advice
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has built in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
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fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Olympus SP-565UZ
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 143
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 413 gr (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 30
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 68
Other
Battery model 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $400