Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SZ-12

Below is a thorough analysis of the Kodak Z950 versus Olympus SZ-12, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was released 19 months before the SZ-12 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z950 scores versus the SZ-12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z950 & Olympus SZ-12. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z950 Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z950 features outer dimensions 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 SZ-12 has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Z950 and the SZ-12.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and SZ-12 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z950 and SZ-12.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-12 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older Z950 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.