Kodak EasyShare Z980

207 reviews

Apr, 2024

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performance (55)
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portability (25)
price (23)

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design (9)
battery (8)
reliability (6)
viewfinder (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 207 reviews of Kodak EasyShare Z980. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People are impressed by the image quality and portability. The zoom and usability are also mentioned favorably. The energy efficiency and reliability get mixed reviews. Some have doubts about the viewfinder and size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Kodak EasyShare Z980 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Kodak EasyShare Z980

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Kodak EasyShare Z980 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the image quality and size. The design and usability also get good reviews.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Kodak EasyShare Z980

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of Kodak EasyShare Z980 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the usability and lens. The zoom and price are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the performance and portability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Danny Palmerlee (pcworld.com)

Kodak Easyshare Z980

As manufacturers produce more megazoom cameras with similarly astounding capabilities (the 26mm-to-624mm-equivalent lens that's now de rigueur comes to mind), pinpointing the features that make a camera unique becomes more difficult. For the Kodak...

Additional vertical shutter button ; Shoots in RAW and JPEG

Image quality a bit below average ; On/off switch is difficult to use

Anyone who takes a lot of vertical shots, shoots in RAW, and needs a hotshoe can probably overlook the Z980's image shortcomings.

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Kodak EasyShare Z980 review

Announced at CES 2009 , the Kodak EasyShare Z980 was the first megazoom camera to boast a wide-angle 24x zoom lens. It seemed a bit bulky, but we were forgiving as it was a first of its kind and that is a big lens. Of course shortly after Kodak's...

Good, vibrant color; lots of shooting options, manual controls; hot shoe for add-on flash; includes rechargeable AA batteries.

Clunky design; noisy photos.

The Kodak EasyShare Z980 has a lot to offer--including a wide-angle 24x zoom lens--but you'll have to overlook its clunky design and noisy photos.

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by : PCMag Staff (pcmag.com)

Kodak EasyShare Z980

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May, 2009

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Kodak Z980

Featuring a wealth of power and versatility, the Kodak Z980 offers a 26 mm wide angle, professional quality, 24X image stabilized optical zoom lens and a vertical shutter release. The Z980 enables serious photographers to easily handle both...

umer (26) ; Wireless (6) ; Hybrid (3) ; Webcam (3) ; Show more ; Maximum Resolution ; 3264 x 2448 pixels (59) ; 3072 x 2304 pixels (57) ; 2592 x 1944 pixels (34) ; 3648 x 2736 pixels (34) ; 2560 x 1920 pixels (29) ; 2048 x 1536 pixels (28) ; 2816 x...

May, 2009

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Expert review by : Mike Flacy (steves-digicams.com)

Kodak Z980 Review

Rochester, N.Y., January 8 -- Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) today announced new additions to its digital camera line, led by the high-zoom KODAK Z980 Digital Camera, featuring outstanding control and Kodak's innovative Smart Capture feature that...

Apr, 2009

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Kodak EasyShare Z980

With its size being a bit of a hindrance, the Z980 manages to provide enough features to make it an attractive camera. The zoom range is the most that can be found without moving up into a lower end DSLR camera, and the click to capture speed will give...

Detachable vertical grip24 times optical zoom rangeHD movie capture0.2 second click to capture

Bulkier than average zoom compact cameras

The 12 megapixel, Kodak EasyShare Z980 digital camera has a 26mm wide...

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Kodak EasyShare Z980 Review

The Kodak EasyShare Z980 is a new super-zoom digital camera, sporting a 24x optical zoom that provides an incredible focal range of 26-624mm! This covers every imaginable subject, from wide-angle landscapes to close-up action and nature shots, with the...

The Kodak EasyShare Z980 super-zoom camera offers a lot on paper, but some serious flaws make it hard to recommend to either beginners or more experienced users alike. Image quality is at the heart of any camera, but unfortunately it's also at the top...

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by : Photography Review (photographyreview.com)

Kodak EasyShare Z980 Review

Phenomenal 24x 26-624mm wide-angle zoom lens., Well-designed user interface., Compact and lightweight., Mechanical image stabilization., Numerous exposure settings, including Smart Capture, scene modes and full manual control., ISO range from 64 to...

Image quality isn’t great., Lens cap doesn’t stay on., Short battery life., RAW file format is virtually useless., Short maximum shutter speed of 16 seconds., Image quality isn’t great., Lens cap doesn’t stay on., Short battery life., RAW file format...

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by : Danny Palmerlee (macworld.com)

Review: Kodak Easyshare Z980 digital camera

If you don't mind the additional weight and size, and you can overlook the slight shortcomings in imaging, the EasyShare Z980 is a decent buy.

My first thought on seeing the Z980: “Yikes, this is bulky.” When I loaded the four AA-type rechargeable batteries, I felt the same apprehension about the weight. But once I started using the camera, I came to appreciate the solidness and comfort that...

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by : Jeff Keller (dcresource.com)

EasyShare Z980

One of the fastest growing segments in digital photography is the "super zoom" category. These cameras, with lenses greater han 18X, offer an incredible zoom range in fairly compact bodies. If you even could, an equivalent lens for a digital SLR would...

None of the cameras include memory cards. Instead, they have memory built right in, ranging from 22MB on the Olympus to 47MB on the Kodak and Nikon. You'll certainly want to add more memory, and all of the cameras except for the SP-590UZ support SD and...

Aug, 2009

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