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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
89 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
44

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced June 2010
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-1
  • New Model is Olympus SH-3
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SH-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was unveiled 5 years before the SH-2 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z950 grades against the SH-2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Olympus SH-2

		

		

			
 Z950 SH-2 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Kodak Z950

		

		

			
 SH-2 Z950 
IntroducedMarch 2015June 2010More modern by 57 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Olympus SH-2

		

		

			
 Z950 SH-2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z950 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Olympus SH-2 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Examine the Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SH-2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Z950 compared to the SH-2.
Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and SH-2 is 89 and 88 respectively.
Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and SH-2.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Z950 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Kodak Z950
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-2
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 focusing manually
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
44
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Kodak Z950 Street photography info
Olympus SH-2 Street photography info
52
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 heavier than competition (243 grams)
70
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 comes with focus via touch
 lighter than competition in class (271g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Kodak Z950 Sports photography info
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography info
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
 low resolution (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
51
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 great battery life (380 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Kodak Z950
Travel photography with Olympus SH-2
52
 flash built-in
 great zoom (350mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition (243 grams)
 low resolution (12MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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 great battery life (380 CIPA)
 lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
 comes with focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Kodak Z950
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-2
37
 focusing manually
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 missing Time Lapse function
54
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 delivers RAW files
 great battery life (380 shots)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Kodak Z950 Vlogging advice
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging advice
24
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic jack
 heavier than competition (243g)
34
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external mic support
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Olympus SH-2
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2015-03-11
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 6cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 11.5fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.40 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 243g (0.54 pounds) 271g (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 380 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7003 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $250 $399