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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 8010 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
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Kodak Z980 versus Olympus 8010, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was launched 13 months before the 8010 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the Z980 grades against the 8010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Olympus 8010

 Z980 8010 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Kodak Z980

 8010 Z980 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Display resolution230k201kSharper display (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Olympus 8010

 Z980 8010 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z980 has got outside measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Olympus 8010 has sizing of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z980 versus Olympus 8010 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Z980 against the 8010.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and 8010 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and 8010.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus 8010 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Z980 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography info
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography info
40
manual focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
27
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography factors
Olympus 8010 Street photography factors
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (245 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 8010 Sports photography highlights
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z980
Travel photography with Olympus 8010
51
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (245g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography details
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography details
45
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging factors
Olympus 8010 Vlogging factors
23
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
27
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (245g)
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Olympus 8010
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z980 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also referred to as - mju Tough 8010
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-05 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 201k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 1/4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $249 $600