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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Launched June 2010
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released March 2011
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Kodak Z950 versus Olympus SZ-30MR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was released 8 months prior to the SZ-30MR which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z950 grades against the SZ-30MR for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 Z950 SZ-30MR 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Kodak Z950

 SZ-30MR Z950 
ReleasedMarch 2011June 2010Fresher by 8 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 Z950 SZ-30MR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z950 enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z950 versus Olympus SZ-30MR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z950 against the SZ-30MR.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and SZ-30MR is 89 and 89 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and SZ-30MR.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Z950 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z950
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography highlights
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (243 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography features
52
flash built-in
very long zoom (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (243 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than competition (226 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography info
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography info
37
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging highlights
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than average (243g)
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Olympus SZ-30MR
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 6cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.40 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243g (0.54 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7003 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $250 $279