Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 1s

Here, we will be matching up the Kodak Z980 versus Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the 1s (12MP) is pretty similar but the Z980 (1/2.3") and 1s (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizes.

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The Z980 was brought out 7 years earlier than the 1s which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Z980 matches up against the 1s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Olympus Stylus 1s. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Olympus 1s Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z980 provides outside dimensions 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 1s has dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z980 versus Olympus 1s in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Z980 versus the 1s.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and 1s is 68 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and 1s.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The Z980 has the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The more aged Z980 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.