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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 6020, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was brought out 5 months later than the 6020 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Z950 scores against the 6020 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Olympus 6020

 Z950 6020 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Kodak Z950

 6020 Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Olympus 6020

 Z950 6020 
ReleasedJune 2010February 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z950 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Olympus 6020 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 6020 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z950 against the 6020.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and 6020 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and 6020.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus 6020 to deliver more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z950
Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography factors
Olympus 6020 Street photography factors
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (243 grams)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography information
Olympus 6020 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography info
Olympus 6020 Travel photography info
52
built-in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (243g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
37
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging details
Olympus 6020 Vlogging details
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than average (243g)
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (122g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Olympus 6020
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also Known as - mju Tough 6020
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-06-16 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 6cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 1/4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.40 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243 grams (0.54 lbs) 122 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 model KLIC-7003 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $250 $279