Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 6010

Lets take a deeper look at the Kodak Z980 versus Olympus 6010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was unveiled 6 months before the 6010 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z980 scores vs the 6010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 has outer 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) whilst the Olympus 6010 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z980 versus the 6010.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and 6010 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and 6010.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.