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Kodak Z980 vs Pentax W80

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Kodak Z980 vs Pentax W80 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
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released June 2009
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Kodak Z980 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Kodak Z980 versus Pentax W80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Z980 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the W80 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z980 scores against the W80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Pentax W80

 Z980 W80 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Kodak Z980

 W80 Z980 
Display resolution230k201kSharper display (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Pentax W80

 Z980 W80 
ReleasedJanuary 2009June 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Kodak Z980 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z980 offers outer 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 Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z980 against the W80.

Kodak Z980 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and W80 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and W80.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos however you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Kodak Z980 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax W80 Portrait photography highlights
40
manual focus
exports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Street photography camera
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
54
environment proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography features
Pentax W80 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography highlights
Pentax W80 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography features
Pentax W80 Landscape photography features
45
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
36
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
environment proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging features
Pentax W80 Vlogging features
23
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Kodak Z980 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Pentax W80
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Pentax Optio W80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-05 2009-06-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 201 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $249 $250