Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 1

On this page, we are contrasting the Kodak Z980 and Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the 1 (12MP) is fairly close but the Z980 (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Z980 was launched 5 years prior to the 1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z980 grades vs the 1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Olympus Stylus 1. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Olympus 1 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z980 comes with outside measurements 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 1 has sizing of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Z980 and Olympus 1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z980 compared to the 1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and 1 is 68 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and 1.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The Z980 features the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh more difficult. The more aged Z980 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.