Kodak Z980 vs Kodak Z990

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Kodak Z980 versus Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the Z990 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was introduced 24 months prior to the Z990 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z980 matches up against the Z990 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Kodak EasyShare Z990. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Kodak Z990 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z980 has outer dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z990 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Z980 versus the Z990.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and Z990 is 68 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z980 and Z990.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files but you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older Z980 is going to be behind in sensor technology.