Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh PX
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Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh PX Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Ricoh PX. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Ricoh PX
Z980 | PX | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Kodak Z980
PX | Z980 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 31 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 201k | Sharper display (+29k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Ricoh PX
Z980 | PX | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Ricoh PX | |
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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 |