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Casio EX-FH25 vs Kodak Z981

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-FH25 vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Kodak Z981
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
  • Released July 2010
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Kodak Z981 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-FH25 vs Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Kodak. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and Z981 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was manufactured very close to the Z981 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-FH25 scores versus the Z981 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Kodak Z981

 EX-FH25 Z981 
Display resolution230k201kCrisper display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Casio EX-FH25

 Z981 EX-FH25 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Kodak Z981

 EX-FH25 Z981 
ReleasedJuly 2010July 2010Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FH25 vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH25 features exterior dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Kodak Z981 has specifications of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FH25 and the Z981.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and Z981 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH25 and Z981.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Kodak Z981 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
46
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography factors
Kodak Z981 Street photography factors
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (524g)
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography highlights
Kodak Z981 Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
high frames per second (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography highlights
Kodak Z981 Travel photography highlights
49
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (524 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography details
Kodak Z981 Landscape photography details
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH25
Vlogging with Kodak Z981
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relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (524g)
22
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Kodak Z981
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Kodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Make Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Kodak EasyShare Z981
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 6.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lb) 540 grams (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $450 $299