Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-310
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-310 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)
- 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
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").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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.
Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-310 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Olympus TG-310. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Olympus TG-310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Olympus TG-310
Z980 | TG-310 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Kodak Z980
TG-310 | Z980 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | January 2009 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 201k | Crisper screen (+29k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Olympus TG-310
Z980 | TG-310 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-310 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Olympus TG-310 | |
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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 |