Kodak Z990 vs Olympus E-510

Its time to look more closely at the Kodak Z990 versus Olympus E-510, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the E-510 (10MP) is relatively similar but the Z990 (1/2.3") and E-510 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The Z990 was announced 3 years later than the E-510 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z990 matches up against the E-510 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z990 & Olympus E-510. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z990 Gallery & Olympus E-510 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z990 features outer measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Olympus E-510 has specifications of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Z990 and the E-510.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and E-510 is 68 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z990 and E-510.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z990 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Kodak Z990 will offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer Z990 provides an edge in sensor innovation.