Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Here is a extensive review of the Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was launched 12 months later than the SP-800 UZ which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Z990 grades vs the SP-800 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z990 & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z990 Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z990 offers outside dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Z990 versus the SP-800 UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and SP-800 UZ is 68 and 69 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z990 and SP-800 UZ.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SP-800 UZ to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher Z990 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.