Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SP-565UZ
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Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
- Announced January 2011
- Also referred to as EasyShare Max
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Launched January 2009
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Its time to look closer at the Kodak Z990 versus Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Z990 was announced 24 months after the SP-565UZ which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z990 scores vs the SP-565UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
| Z990 | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Kodak Z990
| SP-565UZ | Z990 |
|---|
Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Olympus SP-565UZ
| Z990 | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z990 enjoys external dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z990 compared to the SP-565UZ.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and SP-565UZ is 68 and 72 respectively.
Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z990 and SP-565UZ.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Kodak Z990 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z990 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z990 | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Olympus |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Z990 | Olympus SP-565UZ |
| Also Known as | EasyShare Max | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2011-01-04 | 2009-01-15 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 143 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 26-520mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-4.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 1 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.90 m | 6.40 m (ISO 200) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 445 gr (0.98 lbs) | 413 gr (0.91 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 30 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 18.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 68 |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | xD Picture Card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $299 | $400 |