Casio EX-Z35 vs Kodak M381
96 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
13 Overall
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Kodak M381 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Kodak M381 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Kodak EasyShare M381. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Kodak M381 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Kodak M381
EX-Z35 | M381 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 7 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Casio EX-Z35
M381 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Kodak M381
EX-Z35 | M381 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z35 vs Kodak M381 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Kodak EasyShare M381 | |
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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 |