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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Released June 2010
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-935
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Kodak Z950 vs Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was revealed 11 months after the FE-5020 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z950 grades vs the FE-5020 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Olympus FE-5020

 Z950 FE-5020 
ReleasedJune 2010July 2009More modern by 11 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Kodak Z950

 FE-5020 Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Olympus FE-5020

 Z950 FE-5020 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z950 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5020 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Z950 vs Olympus FE-5020 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z950 compared to the FE-5020.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and FE-5020 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and FE-5020.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger Z950 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography factors
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography factors
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography highlights
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (243g)
59
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (137g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography factors
52
has built in flash
long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (243g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
37
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
really wide (24mm)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging features
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others (243 grams)
28
really wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors in class (137g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Olympus FE-5020
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Olympus FE-5020
Also Known as - X-935
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 6cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.40 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243 gr (0.54 lb) 137 gr (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 KLIC-7003 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $250 $160