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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-610 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
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus TG-610
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Olympus TG-610

 Z980 TG-610 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Kodak Z980

 TG-610 Z980 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display resolution920k201kCrisper display (+719k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Olympus TG-610

 Z980 TG-610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography factors
41
manual focus
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Street photography factors
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography highlights
45
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging info
23
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Olympus TG-610
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Olympus TG-610
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