Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 7040
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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju 7040

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 7040 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and 7040 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Z915 was launched 12 months before the 7040 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z915 grades vs the 7040 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 7040 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Olympus Stylus 7040. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Olympus 7040
Z915 | 7040 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Kodak Z915
7040 | Z915 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Olympus 7040
Z915 | 7040 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 offers outside dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7040 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 7040 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z915 and the 7040.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and 7040 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and 7040.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus 7040 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be behind in sensor tech.

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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Olympus Stylus 7040 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Olympus |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Olympus Stylus 7040 |
Also called as | - | mju 7040 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 5.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 pounds) | 144 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $200 | $299 |