Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SH-2
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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SH-2 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Introduced March 2015
- Old Model is Olympus SH-1
- Replacement is Olympus SH-3

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Kodak Z915 versus Olympus SH-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Z915 was introduced 7 years prior to the SH-2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z915 grades against the SH-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SH-2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Olympus SH-2
Z915 | SH-2 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Kodak Z915
SH-2 | Z915 | |||
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Introduced | March 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 75 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Olympus SH-2
Z915 | SH-2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 has outer measurements 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 SH-2 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Examine the Kodak Z915 versus Olympus SH-2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Z915 versus the SH-2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and SH-2 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and SH-2.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SH-2 to offer you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Z915 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Olympus |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Olympus Stylus SH-2 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2015-03-11 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 11.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 lb) | 271 grams (0.60 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
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 life | - | 380 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $200 | $399 |