Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SZ-15

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Kodak Z990 and Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was brought out 3 years earlier than the SZ-15 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z990 scores against the SZ-15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z990 and Olympus SZ-15. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Z990 Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z990 enjoys 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-15 has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z990 and Olympus SZ-15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z990 compared to the SZ-15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and SZ-15 is 68 and 88 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z990 and SZ-15.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older Z990 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.