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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Kodak M381

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Kodak M381 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Kodak M381
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Kodak M381 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-ZS15 and Kodak M381, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Kodak. The resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the M381 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was released 24 months after the M381 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZS15 grades against the M381 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Kodak M381

 EX-ZS15 M381 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2009More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 M381 EX-ZS15 
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Kodak M381

 EX-ZS15 M381 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS15 enjoys outer dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Kodak M381 has sizing of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZS15 and Kodak M381 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZS15 versus the M381.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS15 and M381 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS15 and M381.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZS15 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZS15 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Kodak M381 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M381 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography highlights
Kodak M381 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others in class (154 grams)
maximum ISO low (0)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (153 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Sports photography with Kodak M381
32
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography advice
Kodak M381 Travel photography advice
61
good MP (14 megapixels)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (154 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (153g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography features
Kodak M381 Landscape photography features
32
great maximum aperture (f)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
28
screen size is good (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging details
Kodak M381 Vlogging details
26
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than others in class (154g)
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (153g)
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Kodak M381
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Kodak EasyShare M381
General Information
Company Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Kodak EasyShare M381
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-18 2009-07-29
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO - 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 3 inches
Resolution of display 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 8 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.20 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154g (0.34 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 - KLIC-7003
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $248 $170