Kodak Z990 vs Olympus SH-2

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Kodak Z990 and Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was released 5 years before the SH-2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z990 grades vs the SH-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z990 and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z990 Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z990 enjoys external measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Olympus SH-2 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z990 and Olympus SH-2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z990 vs the SH-2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z990 and SH-2 is 68 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z990 and SH-2.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SH-2 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Z990 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.