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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Kodak Z980
(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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus TG-810
(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
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Kodak Z980 versus Olympus TG-810, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the TG-810 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z980 scores against the TG-810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Olympus TG-810

 Z980 TG-810 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Kodak Z980

 TG-810 Z980 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Display resolution920k201kCrisper display (+719k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Olympus TG-810

 Z980 TG-810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Z980 has physical measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-810 has sizing of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Z980 versus the TG-810.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and TG-810 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and TG-810.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-810 to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Z980 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography details
40
has manual focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-810 Street photography advice
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography factors
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (220 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging details
23
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Olympus TG-810
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Olympus TG-810
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Olympus TG-810
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-01-05 2011-08-16
Body design 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 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 201 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - 220 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $249 $428