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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VH-515 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 VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Kodak Z915 versus Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Z915 was introduced 4 years prior to the VH-515 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the Z915 matches up versus the VH-515 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Olympus VH-515

 Z915 VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Kodak Z915

 VH-515 Z915 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2009Newer by 44 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Olympus VH-515

 Z915 VH-515 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 enjoys outside measurements 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 VH-515 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z915 versus Olympus VH-515 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Z915 compared to the VH-515.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and VH-515 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and VH-515.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus VH-515 to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Z915 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography info
Olympus VH-515 Street photography info
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography features
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography features
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
great reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
has focus via touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
Landscape photography with Olympus VH-515
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging info
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
35
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Olympus VH-515
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Olympus VH-515
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Olympus VH-515
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $648