Kodak Z990 vs Olympus TG-860

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Kodak Z990 vs Olympus TG-860, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and TG-860 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was brought out 5 years before the TG-860 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Z990 grades versus the TG-860 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z990 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Z990 Gallery and Olympus TG-860 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z990 enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-860 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z990 compared to the TG-860.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and TG-860 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z990 and TG-860.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-860 to offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Z990 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.