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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
32

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Revealed June 2010
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Below, we are matching up the Kodak Z950 versus Olympus SP-565UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was launched 18 months later than the SP-565UZ making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Z950 scores versus the SP-565UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 Z950 SP-565UZ 
RevealedJune 2010January 2009Fresher by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Kodak Z950

 SP-565UZ Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 Z950 SP-565UZ 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z950 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z950 against the SP-565UZ.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and SP-565UZ is 89 and 72 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and SP-565UZ.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Kodak Z950 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Z950 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z950
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
manual focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (243 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
long zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (243 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
52
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
37
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
40
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging features
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (243g)
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Olympus SP-565UZ
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 6cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243 gr (0.54 pounds) 413 gr (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 30
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 68
Other
Battery ID KLIC-7003 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $400