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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus TG-6 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 TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-5
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Kodak Z915 vs Olympus TG-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was manufactured 11 years before the TG-6 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Z915 matches up against the TG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Olympus TG-6

 Z915 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Kodak Z915

 TG-6 Z915 
AnnouncedMay 2019January 2009More recent by 126 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Olympus TG-6

 Z915 TG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 features outside measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z915 vs Olympus TG-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Z915 versus the TG-6.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and TG-6 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and TG-6.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-6 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older Z915 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography details
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manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
focusing manually
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography information
Olympus TG-6 Street photography information
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z915
Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography factors
54
built-in flash
great zoom (350mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
weather proof
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography advice
26
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
57
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging highlights
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
34
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (253g)
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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Olympus TG-6
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Olympus Tough TG-6
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-08 2019-05-22
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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 253 grams (0.56 lb)
Physical 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 All around 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 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $449