Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-320
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
- Introduced 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 (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Released January 2012

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Kodak Z980 versus Olympus TG-320, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Z980 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the TG-320 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Z980 scores against the TG-320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-320 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Olympus TG-320. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Olympus TG-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Olympus TG-320
Z980 | TG-320 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Kodak Z980
TG-320 | Z980 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 36 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 201k | Crisper screen (+29k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Olympus TG-320
Z980 | TG-320 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 has got external measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Olympus TG-320 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak Z980 versus Olympus TG-320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z980 and the TG-320.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and TG-320 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and TG-320.
All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-320 to provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Z980 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Olympus TG-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Olympus |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Olympus TG-320 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-01-05 | 2012-01-10 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 201k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 445 grams (0.98 lbs) | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) |
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 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 life | - | 150 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $249 | $0 |