Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-610UZ
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Announced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-610UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Z950 was released 6 months prior to the SP-610UZ and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z950 scores vs the SP-610UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Olympus SP-610UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Kodak Z950
SP-610UZ | Z950 |
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Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Olympus SP-610UZ
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z950 provides external measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Olympus SP-610UZ has measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-610UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Z950 versus the SP-610UZ.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and SP-610UZ is 89 and 79 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and SP-610UZ.
As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Olympus SP-610UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Olympus |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Olympus SP-610UZ |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2011-01-06 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 28-616mm (22.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.3-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 6cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.40 m | 6.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 243 grams (0.54 lbs) | 405 grams (0.89 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 340 images |
Style of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | KLIC-7003 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $250 | $299 |