Clicky

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS 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 TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope Camera

The Z950 was announced 20 months earlier than the TG-820 iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z950 grades vs the TG-820 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

        

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 Z950 TG-820 iHS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Kodak Z950

 TG-820 iHS Z950 
IntroducedFebruary 2012June 2010Newer by 20 months
Screen resolution1030k230kSharper screen (+800k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 Z950 TG-820 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z950 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Z950 compared to the TG-820 iHS.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and TG-820 iHS is 89 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and TG-820 iHS.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos but you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Z950 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography info
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography features
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (243 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
long zoom (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (243 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
weather sealing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (220 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography features
37
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging factors
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (243g)
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-06-16 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 6cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,030k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243 grams (0.54 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 life - 220 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7003 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $500