Kodak Z990 vs Olympus FE-25

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Kodak Z990 vs Olympus FE-25, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the FE-25 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was released 2 years later than the FE-25 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z990 scores vs the FE-25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z990 & Olympus FE-25. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z990 Gallery & Olympus FE-25 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z990 enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-25 has dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z990 vs Olympus FE-25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z990 against the FE-25.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and FE-25 is 68 and 98 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z990 and FE-25.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Kodak Z990 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent Z990 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.