Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M341
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M341 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
- 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
- 135g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2009

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M341 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M341, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the M341 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and M341 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

The EX-Z270 was introduced 6 months before the M341 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z270 grades vs the M341 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M341 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Kodak EasyShare M341. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Kodak M341 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Kodak M341
EX-Z270 | M341 |
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Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Casio EX-Z270
M341 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Kodak M341
EX-Z270 | M341 | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M341 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z270 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Kodak M341 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M341 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z270 against the M341.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and M341 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M341 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and M341.
All in all, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Kodak M341 will give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M341 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M341 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Kodak EasyShare M341 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Kodak |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Kodak EasyShare M341 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2009-07-29 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/3.0-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1400s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.20 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111 gr (0.24 lb) | 135 gr (0.30 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | NP-80 | KLIC-7003 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $0 | $130 |