Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Launched June 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Released January 2013

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Z950 was brought out 3 years earlier than the TG-830 iHS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z950 scores vs the TG-830 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
Z950 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Kodak Z950
TG-830 iHS | Z950 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 31 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
Z950 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z950 comes with outside measurements 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-830 iHS has measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z950 and the TG-830 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and TG-830 iHS is 89 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and TG-830 iHS.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-830 iHS to give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Z950 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Olympus |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 6cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.40 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 243 gr (0.54 pounds) | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 300 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | KLIC-7003 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $250 | $0 |