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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
89 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Launched June 2010
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Kodak Z950 and Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was unveiled 6 months later than the FE-4030 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z950 grades against the FE-4030 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Olympus FE-4030

		

		

			
 Z950 FE-4030 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Kodak Z950

		

		

			
 FE-4030 Z950 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Olympus FE-4030

		

		

			
 Z950 FE-4030 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Kodak Z950 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z950 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Z950 and the FE-4030.
Kodak Z950 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and FE-4030 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Kodak Z950 vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Kodak Z950 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z950 and FE-4030.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus FE-4030 to show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively.
	
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Kodak Z950 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Kodak Z950 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
29
 manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
28
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Kodak Z950 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
52
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 heavier than competition (243 grams)
48
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Kodak Z950 Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography highlights
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
34
 resolution is good (14MP)
 offers tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Kodak Z950
Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
52
 flash built-in
 very long reach (350mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition (243 grams)
 MP count low (12MP)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
 resolution is good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (26mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 Kodak Z950 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
37
 manual focus
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
32
 decently wide (26mm)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Kodak Z950 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
24
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic port
 heavier than competition (243 grams)
25
 decently wide (26mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
 does not have mic jack
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Olympus FE-4030
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Olympus FE-4030
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Olympus FE-4030
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 6cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.40 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 243 gr (0.54 lbs) 146 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID KLIC-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $250 $130