Kodak Z980 vs Olympus SP-610UZ
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Announced January 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Kodak Z980 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Kodak Z980 and Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe Z980 was manufactured 24 months prior to the SP-610UZ which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z980 grades against the SP-610UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak Z980 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Olympus SP-610UZ. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
Z980 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Kodak Z980
SP-610UZ | Z980 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 201k | Sharper screen (+29k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Olympus SP-610UZ
Z980 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z980 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z980 comes with 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) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak Z980 and Olympus SP-610UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z980 vs the SP-610UZ.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and SP-610UZ is 68 and 79 respectively.
Kodak Z980 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and SP-610UZ.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Z980 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Olympus SP-610UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Olympus |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Olympus SP-610UZ |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-05 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 28-616mm (22.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.3-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 201 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 445 gr (0.98 pounds) | 405 gr (0.89 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
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 life | - | 340 images |
Style of battery | - | AA |
Battery model | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $249 | $299 |