Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 8000

The following is a in depth assessment of the Kodak Z980 and Olympus 8000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was brought out 5 months before the 8000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Z980 scores against the 8000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 enjoys 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 8000 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z980 vs the 8000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and 8000 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and 8000.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.