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Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2011
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Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh PX, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and PX (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was revealed 3 years earlier than the PX which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z980 matches up vs the PX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Ricoh PX

 Z980 PX 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Kodak Z980

 PX Z980 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Display resolution230k201kSharper display (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Ricoh PX

 Z980 PX 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z980 has physical measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh PX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z980 against the PX.

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and PX is 68 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z980 and PX.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh PX to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Z980 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography info
Ricoh PX Portrait photography info
40
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
43
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography factors
Ricoh PX Street photography factors
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography factors
Ricoh PX Sports photography factors
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography info
Ricoh PX Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z980
Vlogging with Ricoh PX
23
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Ricoh PX
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Ricoh PX
General Information
Company Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z980 Ricoh PX
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-05 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 201 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $249 $329