Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 7030

Let's take a deeper look at the Kodak Z950 versus Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was introduced 6 months later than the 7030 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Z950 grades against the 7030 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z950 & Olympus Stylus 7030. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z950 Gallery & Olympus 7030 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z950 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Z950 against the 7030.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and 7030 is 89 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and 7030.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus 7030 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively.