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Kodak Z990 vs Olympus 1s

Portability
68 Imaging
35 Features
42 Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Olympus Stylus 1s front
Portability
79 Imaging
38 Features
66 Overall
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Kodak Z990 vs Olympus 1s 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is EasyShare Max
Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus 1
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Kodak Z990 vs Olympus 1s Overview

Below, we are comparing the Kodak Z990 and Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the 1s (12MP) is very comparable but the Z990 (1/2.3") and 1s (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Z990 was introduced 5 years prior to the 1s and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z990 matches up versus the 1s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Olympus 1s

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Kodak Z990

		

		

			
 1s Z990 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2011More recent by 52 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Olympus 1s

		

		

			
 Z990 1s 
Focus manually  More exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Kodak Z990 vs Olympus 1s Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z990 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Olympus 1s has dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Z990 against the 1s.
Kodak Z990 vs Olympus 1s size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and 1s is 68 and 79 respectively.
Kodak Z990 vs Olympus 1s top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Kodak Z990 vs Olympus 1s Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z990 and 1s.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor measurements. The Z990 has the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh trickier. The older Z990 will be behind in sensor tech.
	
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Kodak Z990 vs Olympus 1s Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Kodak Z990 vs Olympus 1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
 Kodak Z990 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus 1s as a Portrait photography camera
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 focusing manually
 features face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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 you can focus manually
 features face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Kodak Z990 Street photography highlights
Olympus 1s Street photography highlights
54
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
71
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 provides focus via touch
 small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
Kodak Z990 Sports photography details
Olympus 1s Sports photography details
34
 incredible zoom range (28-840mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (450 shots)
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Kodak Z990 Travel photography factors
Olympus 1s Travel photography factors
51
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (840mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
 better than average battery life (450 shots)
 provides focus via touch
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Kodak Z990 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 1s Landscape photography advice
45
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of Time Lapse mode
53
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 better than average battery life (450 shots)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison
Kodak Z990 Vlogging features
Olympus 1s Vlogging features
28
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 lack of external mic jack
32
 relatively wide (28mm)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 lack of external mic support
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Kodak Z990 vs Olympus 1s Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Olympus 1s
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Olympus Stylus 1s
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z990 Olympus Stylus 1s
Also called as EasyShare Max -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-04 2015-04-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 8.90 m 10.30 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.98 lb) 402 gr (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 450 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $699