Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

The following is a in depth review of the Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was released 19 months earlier than the SP-620 UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Z950 scores against the SP-620 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z950 provides physical measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z950 compared to the SP-620 UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and SP-620 UZ is 89 and 78 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and SP-620 UZ.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Z950 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.