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Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

Kodak Z990
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as EasyShare Max
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released February 2011
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Kodak Z990 and Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was announced about the same time to the SZ-10 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z990 scores versus the SZ-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Olympus SZ-10

 Z990 SZ-10 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Kodak Z990

 SZ-10 Z990 

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Olympus SZ-10

 Z990 SZ-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z990 enjoys outer dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has proportions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Z990 versus the SZ-10.

Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z990 and SZ-10 is 68 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z990 and SZ-10.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus SZ-10 to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 Portrait photography information
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography information
41
manual focus
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z990
Street photography with Olympus SZ-10
54
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than average (215 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (220 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z990
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
45
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
40
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging features
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Olympus SZ-10
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z990 Olympus SZ-10
Also referred to as EasyShare Max -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-04 2011-02-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.90 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $299 $300