Kodak Z980 vs Olympus SZ-10

Here is a detailed comparison of the Kodak Z980 and Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was released 3 years earlier than the SZ-10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Z980 grades against the SZ-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Olympus SZ-10. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z980 provides exterior measurements 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 SZ-10 has dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Z980 versus the SZ-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and SZ-10 is 68 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and SZ-10.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-10 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older Z980 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.