Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VH-515
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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VH-515 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Olympus VH-515. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Olympus VH-515
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Kodak Z915
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Introduced | August 2012 | January 2009 | Newer by 44 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Olympus VH-515
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Olympus VH-515 | |
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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 |