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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus Tough-3000 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 Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 3000
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Kodak Z980 versus Olympus Tough-3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was revealed 12 months earlier than the Tough-3000 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z980 grades versus the Tough-3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 Z980 Tough-3000 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Kodak Z980

 Tough-3000 Z980 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Screen resolution230k201kCrisper screen (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Olympus Tough-3000

 Z980 Tough-3000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 has got exterior measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Olympus Tough-3000 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z980 versus Olympus Tough-3000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Z980 versus the Tough-3000.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and Tough-3000 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and Tough-3000.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older Z980 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography details
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography details
40
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z980
Street photography with Olympus Tough-3000
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Sports photography camera
33
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography features
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography advice
Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography advice
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging advice
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging advice
23
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Olympus Tough-3000
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Also Known as - mju Tough 3000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 201k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $249 $0