Kodak Z950 vs Olympus XZ-1

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.

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.

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.

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.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and XZ-1 is 89 and 88 respectively.

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.