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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Kodak Z980 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, 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-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was announced 5 years prior to the TG-2 iHS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z980 scores versus the TG-2 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Z980 TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Kodak Z980

 TG-2 iHS Z980 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2009More recent by 54 months
Screen resolution610k201kSharper screen (+409k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Z980 TG-2 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z980 has exterior dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Z980 against the TG-2 iHS.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and TG-2 iHS is 68 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and TG-2 iHS.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files but you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older Z980 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
27
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography info
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
33
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
better than average battery (350 per charge)
weather sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography highlights
45
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
46
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging highlights
23
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
36
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-05 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 201 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Price at launch $249 $380