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Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh G700SE 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
  • Launched January 2009
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Revealed October 2010
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Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was announced 21 months prior to the G700SE which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z980 grades against the G700SE in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Ricoh G700SE

 Z980 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Kodak Z980

 G700SE Z980 
RevealedOctober 2010January 2009Newer by 21 months
Screen resolution920k201kCrisper screen (+719k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Ricoh G700SE

 Z980 G700SE 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Z980 enjoys physical 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 Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z980 and the G700SE.

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and G700SE is 68 and 88 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and G700SE.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged Z980 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography details
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography details
40
has manual focus
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
29
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
51
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
33
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
weather sealing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (307 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
40
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging features
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging features
23
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
23
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (307 grams)
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Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Ricoh G700SE
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Company Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-05 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 201k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 307g (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $249 $0