Casio EX-ZR700 vs Kodak Z981

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 2 years after the Z981 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR700 scores against the Z981 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Kodak EasyShare Z981. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Kodak Z981 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Kodak Z981 has dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Kodak Z981 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the Z981.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and Z981 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and Z981.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR700 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR700 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.