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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ 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 SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Kodak Z915 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was revealed 4 years earlier than the SP-620 UZ and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z915 scores against the SP-620 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Z915 SP-620 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Kodak Z915

 SP-620 UZ Z915 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 36 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Z915 SP-620 UZ 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 features outer 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-620 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z915 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z915 against the SP-620 UZ.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and SP-620 UZ is 91 and 78 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and SP-620 UZ.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to render greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older Z915 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
19
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography info
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography highlights
54
has built in flash
long reach (350mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging factors
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
28
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 435 grams (0.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $199