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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Kodak Z915
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6020
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 6020, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and 6020 (13MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was manufactured 13 months before the 6020 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z915 scores versus the 6020 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Olympus 6020

 Z915 6020 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Kodak Z915

 6020 Z915 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Olympus 6020

 Z915 6020 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 enjoys physical measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6020 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and 6020 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and 6020.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus 6020 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Z915 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography factors
Olympus 6020 Street photography factors
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (122 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography information
Olympus 6020 Sports photography information
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
great reach (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition (122g)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (13MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography details
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography details
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging highlights
Olympus 6020 Vlogging highlights
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Olympus 6020
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also Known as - mju Tough 6020
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-02-02
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 13MP
Anti aliasing 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 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA Li-50B
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 One One
Launch pricing $200 $279