Casio EX-10 vs Kodak Z980
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Casio EX-10 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
- Revealed November 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
- Introduced January 2009

Casio EX-10 vs Kodak Z980 Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Casio EX-10 vs Kodak Z980, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Kodak. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and Z980 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

The EX-10 was brought out 4 years after the Z980 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-10 matches up against the Z980 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-10 vs Kodak Z980 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Kodak EasyShare Z980. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Kodak Z980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Kodak Z980
EX-10 | Z980 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 60 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 201k | Crisper screen (+721k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Casio EX-10
Z980 | EX-10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Kodak Z980
EX-10 | Z980 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-10 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 offers outer dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-10 vs Kodak Z980 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-10 vs the Z980.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and Z980 is 83 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and Z980.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 has the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The fresher EX-10 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-10 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-10 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-10 | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Kodak |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-10 | Kodak EasyShare Z980 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-11-14 | 2009-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 201k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 250 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.90 m | 6.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 384g (0.85 lb) | 445g (0.98 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 455 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | Li-130A | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $456 | $249 |