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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Released January 2009
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 550WP
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 550WP, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was manufactured about the same time to the 550WP so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Z980 matches up against the 550WP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Olympus 550WP

 Z980 550WP 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Kodak Z980

 550WP Z980 
Screen resolution230k201kClearer screen (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Olympus 550WP

 Z980 550WP 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 has external dimensions 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 550WP has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 550WP in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z980 versus the 550WP.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and 550WP is 68 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z980 and 550WP.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Kodak Z980 to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography info
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography info
40
manual focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z980
Street photography with Olympus 550WP
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography details
Olympus 550WP Sports photography details
33
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography details
Olympus 550WP Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
environment proof
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 550WP as a Vlogging camera
23
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Olympus 550WP
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z980 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also called - mju 550WP
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-05 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 201 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $249 $399