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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Launched June 2010
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Kodak Z950 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was brought out 4 years earlier than the TG-2 iHS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z950 scores against the TG-2 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Z950 TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Kodak Z950

 TG-2 iHS Z950 
AnnouncedJune 2013June 2010Newer by 36 months
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Z950 TG-2 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z950 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z950 and Olympus TG-2 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Z950 and the TG-2 iHS.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and TG-2 iHS is 89 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and TG-2 iHS.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged Z950 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography information
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (243 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery power (350 per charge)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
great reach (350mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (243g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
great battery power (350 CIPA)
weather proof
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography highlights
37
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
46
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery power (350 per charge)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging details
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than others (243g)
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-06-16 2013-06-28
Body design 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 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 6cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243 grams (0.54 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" 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 - 350 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7003 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $250 $380