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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-310 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 TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-310, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was brought out 24 months prior to the TG-310 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the Z980 grades against the TG-310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Olympus TG-310

 Z980 TG-310 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Kodak Z980

 TG-310 Z980 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Screen resolution230k201kCrisper screen (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Olympus TG-310

 Z980 TG-310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor 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") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has sizing of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Z980 versus the TG-310.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and TG-310 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z980 and TG-310.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-310 to give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Z980 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
41
has manual focus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography details
Olympus TG-310 Street photography details
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
weather proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (150 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography information
45
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (150 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging advice
23
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (155g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Olympus TG-310
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Olympus TG-310
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Olympus TG-310
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 201 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 150 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $249 $0