Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-4
68 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Released April 2015
- Superseded the Olympus TG-3
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-5
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Here is a in-depth overview of the Kodak Z980 and Olympus TG-4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Z980 was manufactured 7 years prior to the TG-4 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z980 grades vs the TG-4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Olympus TG-4
| Z980 | TG-4 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Kodak Z980
| TG-4 | Z980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2015 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 76 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 201k | Sharper screen (+259k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Olympus TG-4
| Z980 | TG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z980 features external dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Kodak Z980 and Olympus TG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Z980 compared to the TG-4.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and TG-4 is 68 and 90 respectively.
Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z980 and TG-4.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-4 to show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Z980 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Kodak | Olympus |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Olympus Tough TG-4 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2009-01-05 | 2015-04-13 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | TruePic VII |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 201 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 m | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 445 grams (0.98 pounds) | 247 grams (0.54 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
| 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 | - | 380 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $249 | $379 |
