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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(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
Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 Z950 SP-610UZ 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Kodak Z950

 SP-610UZ Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 Z950 SP-610UZ 
RevealedJune 2010January 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

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

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography details
29
manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (243 grams)
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z950
Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
great zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography details
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography details
52
built-in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (243 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (616mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography factors
37
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging advice
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (243g)
26
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Olympus SP-610UZ
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