Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M381

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M381, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Kodak. The image resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the M381 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and M381 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z270 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the M381 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z270 matches up vs the M381 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Kodak EasyShare M381. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Kodak M381 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z270 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Kodak M381 has sizing of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M381 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the M381.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and M381 is 96 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and M381.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Kodak M381 will resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.