Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Announced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Launched January 2014
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In this article, we will be comparing the Kodak Z950 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z950 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the TG-850 iHS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the Z950 matches up versus the TG-850 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
| Z950 | TG-850 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Kodak Z950
| TG-850 iHS | Z950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 44 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
| Z950 | TG-850 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z950 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Olympus TG-850 iHS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Z950 against the TG-850 iHS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and TG-850 iHS is 89 and 91 respectively.
Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and TG-850 iHS.
As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-850 iHS to show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older Z950 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Kodak | Olympus |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2014-01-29 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4616 x 3464 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.5-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 6cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 1/2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.40 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Yes |
| 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) | 218g (0.48 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | - | 330 photographs |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | KLIC-7003 | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $250 | $250 |