Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 8010
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 8010 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
- Announced January 2009
(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

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").

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.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 8010 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Olympus 8010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Olympus 8010
Z980 | 8010 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Kodak Z980
8010 | Z980 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 201k | Sharper display (+29k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Olympus 8010
Z980 | 8010 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | |
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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 |