Kodak Z980 vs Olympus TG-5

Lets look much closer at the Kodak Z980 and Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was announced 9 years earlier than the TG-5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Z980 matches up versus the TG-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Olympus Tough TG-5. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 enjoys external dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z980 compared to the TG-5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and TG-5 is 68 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z980 and TG-5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged Z980 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.