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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SH-2 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
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus SH-2
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Olympus SH-2

 Z915 SH-2 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Kodak Z915

 SH-2 Z915 
IntroducedMarch 2015January 2009More modern by 75 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Olympus SH-2

 Z915 SH-2 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography features
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Street photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
lighter than average (271g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography information
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography information
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography details
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography details
54
built-in flash
long reach (350mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
good battery life (380 shots)
lighter than average (271g)
provides touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
54
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging features
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging features
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Olympus SH-2
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Olympus Stylus SH-2
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