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Fujifilm Z35 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z35 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released July 2009
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm Z35 vs Kodak Z980, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was manufactured 7 months after the Z980 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores against the Z980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm Z35 Z980 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months
Screen resolution230k201kSharper screen (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Fujifilm Z35

 Z980 Fujifilm Z35 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Kodak Z980

 Fujifilm Z35 Z980 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z35 offers physical dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z35 vs Kodak Z980 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 versus the Z980.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and Z980 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z35 and Z980.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Kodak Z980 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm Z35 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z35
Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography information
Kodak Z980 Street photography information
54
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography advice
Kodak Z980 Sports photography advice
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography factors
Kodak Z980 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
51
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
Landscape photography with Kodak Z980
22
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging factors
Kodak Z980 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
23
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Kodak Z980
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 8cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 201k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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 (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 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 445 gr (0.98 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $130 $249