Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Kodak Z980

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Kodak Z980, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and Z980 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and Z980 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was announced 3 years later than the Z980 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up vs the Z980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR & Kodak EasyShare Z980. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery & Kodak Z980 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR compared to the Z980.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Z980 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Z980.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm Z1000EXR provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.