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Casio EX-Z35 vs Kodak M381

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z35 vs Kodak M381 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 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
  • Released July 2009
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Kodak M381 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z35 versus Kodak M381, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the M381 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z35 was introduced 7 months later than the M381 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z35 scores vs the M381 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Kodak M381

 EX-Z35 M381 
ReleasedFebruary 2010July 2009More recent by 7 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Casio EX-Z35

 M381 EX-Z35 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Kodak M381

 EX-Z35 M381 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Kodak M381 has dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z35 versus Kodak M381 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z35 vs the M381.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and M381 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and M381.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images but you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger EX-Z35 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Kodak M381 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M381 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Street photography camera
Kodak M381 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (153g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M381 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M381 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (153 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z35
Landscape photography with Kodak M381
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
28
screen size is good (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z35
Vlogging with Kodak M381
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (153 grams)
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Kodak M381
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Kodak EasyShare M381
General Information
Make Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Kodak EasyShare M381
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-21 2009-07-29
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 153 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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-82 KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $99 $170