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Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm T500 and Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was brought out 4 years after the Z980 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm T500 grades versus the Z980 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm T500 Z980 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months
Display resolution230k201kSharper display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm T500

 Z980 Fujifilm T500 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm T500 Z980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T500 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the Z980.

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and Z980 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and Z980.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm T500 to render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography factors
Kodak Z980 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography highlights
Kodak Z980 Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography information
Kodak Z980 Travel photography information
75
lighter than competition (136 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
51
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (136g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
23
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Kodak Z980
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Make FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-01-05
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lb) 445 gr (0.98 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $249