Kodak Z950 vs Olympus FE-5020
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs
(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
(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
Photography Glossary 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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Olympus FE-5020. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Olympus FE-5020
| Z950 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2010 | July 2009 | More modern by 11 months | |
| Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
| Screen size | 3" | 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 type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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.
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Olympus 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 |