Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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![Kodak EasyShare Z915 front Kodak EasyShare Z915 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Kodak-EasyShare-Z915.jpg)
![Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ/Olympus-SP-820UZ-front.jpg)
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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-820UZ
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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Kodak Z915 and Olympus SP-820UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The Z915 was released 4 years earlier than the SP-820UZ and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Z915 scores versus the SP-820UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
Z915 | SP-820UZ |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Kodak Z915
SP-820UZ | Z915 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 44 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Olympus SP-820UZ
Z915 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 has external dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Check out the Kodak Z915 and Olympus SP-820UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z915 compared to the SP-820UZ.
![Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z915-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and SP-820UZ is 91 and 69 respectively.
![Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z915-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and SP-820UZ.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-820UZ to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older Z915 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z915-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder
![Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z915-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Olympus |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2012-08-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 15.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 lbs) | 485 grams (1.07 lbs) |
Dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
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 ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $200 | $299 |