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Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SZ-11 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
  • Also Known as EasyShare Max
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was manufactured 6 months prior to the SZ-11 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Z990 matches up versus the SZ-11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Olympus SZ-11

 Z990 SZ-11 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Kodak Z990

 SZ-11 Z990 

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Olympus SZ-11

 Z990 SZ-11 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z990 features outer dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Z990 vs the SZ-11.

Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and SZ-11 is 68 and 89 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z990 and SZ-11.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-11 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
33
MP count good (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 Street photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography information
54
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z990
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-11
51
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (840mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than others (226g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 Landscape photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography features
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
40
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Olympus SZ-11
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z990 Olympus SZ-11
Also called as EasyShare Max -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-04 2011-07-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $299 $253