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FujiFilm HS10 vs Kodak Z981

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm HS10 vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix HS11
Kodak Z981
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
  • Released July 2010
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Kodak Z981 Overview

Below, we are matching up the FujiFilm HS10 and Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and Z981 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HS10 was manufactured around the same time to the Z981 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HS10 grades against the Z981 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Kodak Z981

 HS10 Z981 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution230k201kCrisper display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the FujiFilm HS10

 Z981 HS10 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Kodak Z981

 HS10 Z981 
ReleasedJuly 2010July 2010Same age
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm HS10 vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS10 features external dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Kodak Z981 has dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS10 and Kodak Z981 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the HS10 against the Z981.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and Z981 is 60 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HS10 and Z981.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Kodak Z981 to provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography advice
Kodak Z981 Portrait photography advice
40
manual focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
46
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography advice
Kodak Z981 Street photography advice
54
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (666g)
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm HS10
Sports photography with Kodak Z981
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography highlights
Kodak Z981 Travel photography highlights
45
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (666g)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Z981 Landscape photography highlights
44
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS10
Vlogging with Kodak Z981
23
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (666g)
22
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors (540g)
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Kodak Z981
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Kodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Kodak EasyShare Z981
Also called FinePix HS11 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 201k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 666 gr (1.47 lbs) 540 gr (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $900 $299