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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 7030

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs

Kodak Z980
(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
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 7030
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 7030 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Kodak Z980 and Olympus 7030, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was brought out 12 months earlier than the 7030 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z980 matches up against the 7030 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Olympus 7030

 Z980 7030 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Kodak Z980

 7030 Z980 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Display resolution230k201kCrisper display (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Olympus 7030

 Z980 7030 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z980 offers physical dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Olympus 7030 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z980 and Olympus 7030 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Z980 against the 7030.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and 7030 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z980 and 7030.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus 7030 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older Z980 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography details
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography details
40
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Street photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography advice
Olympus 7030 Sports photography advice
33
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography information
Olympus 7030 Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography information
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography information
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z980
Vlogging with Olympus 7030
23
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Olympus 7030
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Olympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Olympus Stylus 7030
Also called - mju 7030
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 201 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lb) 140 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $249 $179