Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 7030
68 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
36


95 Imaging
36 Features
27 Overall
32
Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 7030 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Olympus Stylus 7030. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Olympus 7030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Olympus 7030
Z980 | 7030 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Kodak Z980
7030 | Z980 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 201k | Crisper display (+29k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Olympus 7030
Z980 | 7030 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Olympus 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 |