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Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M341

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M341 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(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
Kodak M341
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Kodak M341

 EX-Z270 M341 

Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Casio EX-Z270

 M341 EX-Z270 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Kodak M341

 EX-Z270 M341 
RevealedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M341 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M341 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M341 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography advice
Kodak M341 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography info
Kodak M341 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M341 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z270
Travel photography with Kodak M341
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography information
Kodak M341 Landscape photography information
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
27
good sized screen (3 inch)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging advice
Kodak M341 Vlogging advice
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M341 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Kodak M341
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Kodak EasyShare M341
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