Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 9000
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Photography Glossary Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 9000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Olympus Stylus 9000. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Olympus 9000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Olympus 9000
| Z980 | 9000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Kodak Z980
| 9000 | Z980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 201k | Sharper screen (+29k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Olympus 9000
| Z980 | 9000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2009 |  | May 2009 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | 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).
Compare the Kodak Z980 and Olympus 9000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and 9000 is 68 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Olympus 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 |