FujiFilm HS10 vs Kodak Z981
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Kodak Z981 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 & Kodak EasyShare Z981. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery & Kodak Z981 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Kodak Z981
HS10 | Z981 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 201k | Crisper display (+29k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the FujiFilm HS10
Z981 | HS10 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Kodak Z981
HS10 | Z981 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS10 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | |
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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 |