Kodak Z950 vs Olympus VR-320

Following is a thorough assessment of the Kodak Z950 and Olympus VR-320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was announced 13 months earlier than the VR-320 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z950 scores vs the VR-320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Olympus VR-320. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak Z950 comes with exterior dimensions 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 VR-320 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z950 and Olympus VR-320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Z950 vs the VR-320.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and VR-320 is 89 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z950 and VR-320.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus VR-320 to render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z950 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.