Kodak Z915 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Here, we will be contrasting the Kodak Z915 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was introduced 4 years before the TG-820 iHS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z915 grades vs the TG-820 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 offers physical measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z915 and Olympus TG-820 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Z915 against the TG-820 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and TG-820 iHS is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and TG-820 iHS.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-820 iHS to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.