Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 9000

On this page, we are analyzing the Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Z915 was announced 4 months earlier than the 9000 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Z915 grades versus the 9000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Olympus Stylus 9000. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 offers physical measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus 9000 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 9000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z915 vs the 9000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and 9000 is 91 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and 9000.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus 9000 to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.