Kodak Z980 vs Olympus FE-45
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
- Launched January 2009
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Below, we are reviewing the Kodak Z980 versus Olympus FE-45, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Z980 was launched around the same time to the FE-45 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the Z980 matches up vs the FE-45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Olympus FE-45. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Olympus FE-45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Olympus FE-45
| Z980 | FE-45 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Kodak Z980
| FE-45 | Z980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 201k | Crisper display (+29k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Olympus FE-45
| Z980 | FE-45 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2009 |  | January 2009 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Kodak Z980 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z980 offers exterior 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 Olympus FE-45 has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Z980 vs the FE-45.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and FE-45 is 68 and 95 respectively.
Kodak Z980 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and FE-45.
All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Kodak Z980 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively.
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Olympus FE-45 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Kodak | Olympus |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Olympus FE-45 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-01-05 | 2009-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
| Screen resolution | 201k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.30 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 445g (0.98 pounds) | 142g (0.31 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| 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 (12 seconds) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $249 | $130 |
