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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(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
  • Revealed June 2010
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2012
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was introduced 23 months earlier than the TG-1 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Z950 matches up versus the TG-1 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 Z950 TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Kodak Z950

 TG-1 iHS Z950 
AnnouncedMay 2012June 2010Fresher by 23 months
Screen resolution610k230kClearer screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 Z950 TG-1 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z950 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Z950 against the TG-1 iHS.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and TG-1 iHS is 89 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images but you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older Z950 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography features
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z950
Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (243 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (350 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography advice
52
built-in flash
great zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (243 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
great battery life (350 shots)
environment proofing
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography details
37
has manual focus
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
46
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
great battery life (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z950
Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average (243g)
36
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-06-16 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 6cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
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
Maximum 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 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 350 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7003 LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $250 $399