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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs

Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Kodak Z980 vs Olympus VH-410, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and VH-410 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was manufactured 4 years before the VH-410 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Z980 scores against the VH-410 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Olympus VH-410

 Z980 VH-410 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Kodak Z980

 VH-410 Z980 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2009Newer by 44 months
Display resolution460k201kSharper display (+259k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Olympus VH-410

 Z980 VH-410 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 has got 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) whilst the Olympus VH-410 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Z980 against the VH-410.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and VH-410 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z980 and VH-410.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus VH-410 to show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Z980 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography features
Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography features
40
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography factors
Olympus VH-410 Street photography factors
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography features
Olympus VH-410 Sports photography features
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VH-410 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
offers touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
43
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging details
Olympus VH-410 Vlogging details
23
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
32
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Kodak Z980 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Olympus VH-410
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Olympus VH-410
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Olympus VH-410
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-05 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 201k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $186