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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VG-160 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 VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Kodak Z915 versus Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and VG-160 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was revealed 4 years earlier than the VG-160 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z915 matches up vs the VG-160 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Olympus VG-160

 Z915 VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Kodak Z915

 VG-160 Z915 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 36 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Olympus VG-160

 Z915 VG-160 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z915 enjoys outside dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus VG-160 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z915 versus Olympus VG-160 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z915 against the VG-160.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and VG-160 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and VG-160.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus VG-160 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Z915 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Street photography advice
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
lighter than others (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography info
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (165 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z915
Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
54
flash built-in
very long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than others (125g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (165 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (165 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z915
Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
30
pretty wide (26mm)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Olympus VG-160
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Olympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Olympus VG-160
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
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 -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
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 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 165 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $200 $90