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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(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
Kodak Z980
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm JZ100 Z980 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months
Screen resolution230k201kClearer screen (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 Z980 Fujifilm JZ100 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm JZ100 Z980 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

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

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography advice
Kodak Z980 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography info
Kodak Z980 Sports photography info
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (129g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
51
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging info
Kodak Z980 Vlogging info
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
23
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Kodak Z980
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Kodak EasyShare Z980
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