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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus TG-5 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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2017
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Successor is Olympus TG-6
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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Kodak Z915 and Olympus TG-5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the TG-5 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z915 grades against the TG-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Olympus TG-5

 Z915 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Kodak Z915

 TG-5 Z915 
RevealedMay 2017January 2009More modern by 101 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Olympus TG-5

 Z915 TG-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 offers exterior 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 TG-5 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Z915 against the TG-5.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and TG-5 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and TG-5.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-5 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Z915 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-5
19
no manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
focusing manually
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Street photography highlights
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z915
Sports photography with Olympus TG-5
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
46
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography factors
54
has built in flash
great zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (250g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
57
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery pack (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
34
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average (250 grams)
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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Olympus TG-5
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-08 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 life - 340 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $449