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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS 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-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Kodak Z980 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was manufactured 4 years before the TG-1 iHS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z980 grades vs the TG-1 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 Z980 TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Kodak Z980

 TG-1 iHS Z980 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2009More modern by 40 months
Display resolution610k201kClearer display (+409k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 Z980 TG-1 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 has got exterior measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z980 and Olympus TG-1 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z980 and the TG-1 iHS.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and TG-1 iHS is 68 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z980 and TG-1 iHS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged Z980 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
26
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
33
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography factors
45
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
46
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging info
23
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
35
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-01-05 2012-05-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 201 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 350 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $249 $399