Fujifilm JZ100 vs Kodak Z980
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Released January 2012
(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
- Revealed January 2009

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Kodak Z980 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Kodak Z980, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JZ100 was brought out 3 years later than the Z980 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores vs the Z980 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Kodak Z980 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 & Kodak EasyShare Z980. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery & Kodak Z980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Kodak Z980
Fujifilm JZ100 | Z980 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 37 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 201k | Clearer screen (+29k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm JZ100
Z980 | Fujifilm JZ100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Kodak Z980
Fujifilm JZ100 | Z980 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm JZ100 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ100 provides external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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).
Look at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Kodak Z980 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus the Z980.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and Z980 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Z980.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm JZ100 to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JZ100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Kodak |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Kodak EasyShare Z980 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2009-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 201 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 129g (0.28 lbs) | 445g (0.98 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 | NP-45A | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $190 | $249 |