Kodak Z950 vs Olympus FE-5010

Let's take a deeper look at the Kodak Z950 and Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The Z950 was manufactured 18 months after the FE-5010 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Z950 scores versus the FE-5010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z950 & Olympus FE-5010. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Z950 Gallery & Olympus FE-5010 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z950 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5010 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Z950 and Olympus FE-5010 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z950 compared to the FE-5010.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and FE-5010 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and FE-5010.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer Z950 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.