Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-610
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-610 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2011

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-610, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Z980 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the TG-610 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Z980 grades vs the TG-610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Olympus TG-610. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Olympus TG-610
Z980 | TG-610 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Kodak Z980
TG-610 | Z980 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 201k | Crisper display (+719k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Olympus TG-610
Z980 | TG-610 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z980 enjoys 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 TG-610 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z980 compared to the TG-610.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and TG-610 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z980 and TG-610.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-610 to give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Z980 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Olympus TG-610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Olympus |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Olympus TG-610 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-01-05 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 201 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 4.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 445 grams (0.98 lbs) | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 | - | 210 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $249 | $223 |