Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 8000

The following is a extensive review of the Kodak Z915 vs Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was manufactured 5 months prior to the 8000 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z915 scores against the 8000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z915 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Z915 Gallery & Olympus 8000 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 comes with exterior dimensions 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 8000 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Z915 vs the 8000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and 8000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and 8000.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus 8000 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.