Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SZ-10

In this article, we will be contrasting the Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SZ-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and SZ-10 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was unveiled 3 years prior to the SZ-10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z915 matches up vs the SZ-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Olympus SZ-10. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 features physical dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SZ-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Z915 against the SZ-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and SZ-10 is 91 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and SZ-10.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SZ-10 to result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Z915 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.