Kodak Z950 vs Olympus TG-5

Let's take a deeper look at the Kodak Z950 versus Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was revealed 8 years prior to the TG-5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z950 scores versus the TG-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z950 & Olympus Tough TG-5. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z950 Gallery & Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z950 features outer measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Z950 against the TG-5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and TG-5 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and TG-5.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged Z950 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.