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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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 XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Introduced December 2012
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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Kodak Z915 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Z915 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z915 was brought out 4 years prior to the XZ-2 iHS which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Z915 matches up versus the XZ-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 Z915 XZ-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Kodak Z915

 XZ-2 iHS Z915 
IntroducedDecember 2012January 2009More modern by 48 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 Z915 XZ-2 iHS 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 has physical measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z915 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Z915 compared to the XZ-2 iHS.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and XZ-2 iHS is 91 and 85 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z915 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z915 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
19
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
manual focus
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography highlights
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography highlights
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (346 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography features
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography features
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
great battery power (340 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography information
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography information
54
has built in flash
long zoom (350mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
great battery power (340 shots)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (346 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
55
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z915
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
36
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (346g)
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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 35
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 346 gr (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA Li-90B
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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $450