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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Revealed June 2010
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Kodak Z950 versus Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was manufactured 3 years prior to the XZ-10 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Z950 scores versus the XZ-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Olympus XZ-10

 Z950 XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Kodak Z950

 XZ-10 Z950 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2010Newer by 31 months
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Olympus XZ-10

 Z950 XZ-10 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z950 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-10 has dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Z950 versus Olympus XZ-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Z950 vs the XZ-10.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and XZ-10 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and XZ-10.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Z950 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography information
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography information
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (243 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z950
Sports photography with Olympus XZ-10
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z950
Travel photography with Olympus XZ-10
52
built-in flash
great zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (243 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (221g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography factors
37
has manual focus
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
53
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z950
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (243g)
35
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average (221 grams)
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Olympus XZ-10
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2013-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 35
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focusing range 6cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243 gr (0.54 lb) 221 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 240 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7003 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $250 $428