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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 9000 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
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Also Known as mju 9000
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Kodak Z980 and Olympus 9000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was launched 4 months before the 9000 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the Z980 matches up versus the 9000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Olympus 9000

 Z980 9000 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Kodak Z980

 9000 Z980 
Screen resolution230k201kSharper screen (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Olympus 9000

 Z980 9000 
LaunchedJanuary 2009May 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z980 features outside dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Olympus 9000 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z980 against the 9000.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and 9000 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and 9000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files though you really should take the age of the products into consideration.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography advice
41
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography highlights
Olympus 9000 Street photography highlights
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (225 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Sports photography camera
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z980
Travel photography with Olympus 9000
51
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (225g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography features
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography features
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z980
Vlogging with Olympus 9000
23
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors (225 grams)
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Olympus 9000
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Olympus Stylus 9000
Also called - mju 9000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-05 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 201k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 225g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $249 $300