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Casio EX-FH25 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Casio EX-FH25 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-FH25 and Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-FH25 was announced 19 months after the Z980 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-FH25 grades against the Z980 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Kodak Z980

 EX-FH25 Z980 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2009More modern by 19 months
Display resolution230k201kSharper display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Casio EX-FH25

 Z980 EX-FH25 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Kodak Z980

 EX-FH25 Z980 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-FH25 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH25 offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has proportions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FH25 and Kodak Z980 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FH25 versus the Z980.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and Z980 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH25 and Z980.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Kodak Z980 to give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer EX-FH25 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
40
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Street photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (524g)
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography factors
Kodak Z980 Sports photography factors
41
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
max fps high (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography information
Kodak Z980 Travel photography information
49
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (524 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography advice
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography advice
45
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging info
Kodak Z980 Vlogging info
22
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (524 grams)
23
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Kodak Z980
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Brand Name Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2009-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 201k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 40.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lb) 445 grams (0.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $450 $249