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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 6010

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6010
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 6010 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Kodak Z950 versus Olympus 6010, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was unveiled 12 months later than the 6010 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Z950 scores vs the 6010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Olympus 6010

 Z950 6010 
ReleasedJune 2010July 2009Fresher by 12 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Kodak Z950

 6010 Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Olympus 6010

 Z950 6010 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z950 comes with outside 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 6010 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Z950 versus Olympus 6010 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Z950 against the 6010.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and 6010 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z950 and 6010.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer Z950 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography information
Olympus 6010 Portrait photography information
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (243g)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography advice
Olympus 6010 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography info
Olympus 6010 Travel photography info
52
built-in flash
great reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (243g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z950
Landscape photography with Olympus 6010
37
focusing manually
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging advice
Olympus 6010 Vlogging advice
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (243g)
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Olympus 6010
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Also referred to as - mju Tough 6010
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-06-16 2009-07-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 6cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243g (0.54 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID KLIC-7003 LI-50C
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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