Kodak Z980 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Introduced January 2012
- Superseded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Below, we will be reviewing the Kodak Z980 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Z980 grades versus the SP-620 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
| Z980 | SP-620 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Kodak Z980
| SP-620 UZ | Z980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 36 months |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 201k | Clearer screen (+29k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
| Z980 | SP-620 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z980 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 features external 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) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Z980 vs the SP-620 UZ.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and SP-620 UZ is 68 and 78 respectively.
Kodak Z980 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and SP-620 UZ.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Z980 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Olympus SP-620 UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Kodak | Olympus |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Olympus SP-620 UZ |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2009-01-05 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | TruePic III+ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.1-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 201 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 445 grams (0.98 pounds) | 435 grams (0.96 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
| 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 | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $249 | $199 |
