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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 550WP 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
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 550WP
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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Below is a complete review of the Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Z915 was revealed within a month of the 550WP and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z915 scores versus the 550WP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Olympus 550WP

 Z915 550WP 

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Kodak Z915

 550WP Z915 

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Olympus 550WP

 Z915 550WP 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.5"2.5"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 enjoys outer dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus 550WP has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 550WP in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z915 versus the 550WP.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and 550WP is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and 550WP.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files although you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography features
Olympus 550WP Street photography features
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography features
Olympus 550WP Sports photography features
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 550WP Travel photography highlights
54
flash built-in
great zoom (350mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
55
weather proof
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z915
Vlogging with Olympus 550WP
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Olympus 550WP
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also called - mju 550WP
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing range 10cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $399