Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Olympus VG-120 and Kodak Z980 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus VG-120 has external dimensions of 96 x 57 x 19 mm (3.78 x 2.24 x 0.75″) and weighs 120 g (0.26 lb / 4.23 oz) (including batteries). Kodak Z980 has external dimensions of 124 x 91 x 105 mm (4.88 x 3.58 x 4.13″) and weighs 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus VG-120 and the Kodak Z980. Olympus VG-120 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 28mm narrower, 34mm shorter and 86mm thinner than Kodak Z980.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus VG-120 and Kodak Z980.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus VG-120 is significantly lighter (325g ) than the Kodak Z980 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Olympus VG-120 nor Kodak EasyShare Z980 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus VG-120 and Kodak Z980's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.