Kodak Z980 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Announced January 2009
- Updated by Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Below, we will be matching up the Kodak Z980 and Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Z980 was launched about the same time to the SP-590 UZ and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the Z980 matches up against the SP-590 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Kodak Z980 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Olympus SP-590 UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
| Z980 | SP-590 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Kodak Z980
| SP-590 UZ | Z980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 201k | Sharper screen (+29k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
| Z980 | SP-590 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2009 |  | January 2009 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Kodak Z980 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z980 has got exterior measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-590 UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak Z980 and Olympus SP-590 UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z980 and the SP-590 UZ.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and SP-590 UZ is 68 and 72 respectively.
Kodak Z980 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and SP-590 UZ.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to take the age of the cameras into account.
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Olympus SP-590 UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Olympus |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Olympus SP-590 UZ |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-01-05 | 2009-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 201 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 15 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 m | 8.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 445 gr (0.98 pounds) | 413 gr (0.91 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $249 | $249 |