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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Kodak M381

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Kodak M381 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
Kodak M381
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Kodak M381 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Kodak M381, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the M381 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was released 6 months later than the M381 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z2000 matches up against the M381 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Kodak M381

 EX-Z2000 M381 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 M381 EX-Z2000 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Kodak M381

 EX-Z2000 M381 
IntroducedJanuary 2010July 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z2000 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Kodak M381 has specifications of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Kodak M381 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z2000 vs the M381.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and M381 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and M381.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z2000 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Kodak M381 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Portrait photography with Kodak M381
35
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography info
Kodak M381 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (152g)
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (153g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography info
Kodak M381 Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography highlights
Kodak M381 Travel photography highlights
62
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (152g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (153 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography details
Kodak M381 Landscape photography details
47
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
28
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging factors
Kodak M381 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (152g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (153g)
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Kodak M381
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Kodak EasyShare M381
General Information
Company Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Kodak EasyShare M381
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-07-29
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 153 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-110 KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $170