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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus Tough-3000 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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 3000
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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Kodak Z915 vs Olympus Tough-3000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the Tough-3000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Z915 scores vs the Tough-3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 Z915 Tough-3000 

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Kodak Z915

 Tough-3000 Z915 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Olympus Tough-3000

 Z915 Tough-3000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z915 comes with exterior measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus Tough-3000 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Z915 vs Olympus Tough-3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z915 against the Tough-3000.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and Tough-3000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and Tough-3000.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus Tough-3000 to render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older Z915 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography details
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography details
Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography details
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography advice
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography advice
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography details
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography details
54
flash built-in
long reach (350mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
weather sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
Landscape photography with Olympus Tough-3000
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging details
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Olympus Tough-3000
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Also Known as - mju Tough 3000
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 194g (0.43 pounds) 159g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $0