Kodak Z950 vs Olympus XZ-1
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![Kodak EasyShare Z950 front Kodak EasyShare Z950 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Kodak-EasyShare-Z950/Kodak-Z950-front.jpg)
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus XZ-1 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
- Introduced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Announced January 2011
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Kodak Z950 vs Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is relatively close but the Z950 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") use totally different sensor measurements.
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The Z950 was unveiled 7 months before the XZ-1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z950 matches up vs the XZ-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus XZ-1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Olympus XZ-1. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Olympus XZ-1
Z950 | XZ-1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Kodak Z950
XZ-1 | Z950 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 7 months |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Olympus XZ-1
Z950 | XZ-1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Kodak Z950 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z950 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-1 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).
Check out the Kodak Z950 vs Olympus XZ-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z950 and the XZ-1.
![Kodak Z950 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison Kodak Z950 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z950-vs-Olympus-XZ-1-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and XZ-1 is 89 and 88 respectively.
![Kodak Z950 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison Kodak Z950 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z950-vs-Olympus-XZ-1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Kodak Z950 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and XZ-1.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z950 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Kodak Z950 will provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Z950 will be behind in sensor tech.
![Kodak Z950 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison Kodak Z950 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z950-vs-Olympus-XZ-1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Kodak Z950 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Kodak Z950 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Kodak Z950 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z950-vs-Olympus-XZ-1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Kodak Z950 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Olympus XZ-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Olympus |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Olympus XZ-1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2011-01-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic V |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3664 x 2752 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 6cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/8s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.40 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 243g (0.54 lb) | 275g (0.61 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 34 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 18.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 117 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | KLIC-7003 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $250 | $567 |