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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 8010 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 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 8010, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was launched 5 months later than the 8010 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z950 grades versus the 8010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Olympus 8010

 Z950 8010 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Kodak Z950

 8010 Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Olympus 8010

 Z950 8010 
AnnouncedJune 2010February 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z950 comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Olympus 8010 has dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Z950 and the 8010.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and 8010 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z950 and 8010.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus 8010 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
MP count good (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography details
Olympus 8010 Street photography details
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (243 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (245 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z950
Sports photography with Olympus 8010
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography information
Olympus 8010 Travel photography information
52
has built in flash
long reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (243g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
environment sealing
MP count good (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (245g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography features
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography features
37
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging details
Olympus 8010 Vlogging details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (243g)
27
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (245 grams)
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Olympus 8010
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also referred to as - mju Tough 8010
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-06-16 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 6cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.40 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243g (0.54 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 model KLIC-7003 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $250 $600