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FujiFilm Z70 vs Kodak M381

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

FujiFilm Z70 vs Kodak M381 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix Z71
Kodak M381
(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
  • Revealed July 2009
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Kodak M381 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm Z70 versus Kodak M381, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the M381 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z70 was brought out 7 months later than the M381 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Z70 scores vs the M381 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Kodak M381

 Z70 M381 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2009Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the FujiFilm Z70

 M381 Z70 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Kodak M381

 Z70 M381 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm Z70 vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm Z70 enjoys external measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Kodak M381 has measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Z70 and the M381.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z70 and M381 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z70 and M381.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher Z70 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Kodak M381 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography advice
Kodak M381 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Street photography camera
Kodak M381 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (153 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography advice
Kodak M381 Sports photography advice
25
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M381 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (153g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z70
Landscape photography with Kodak M381
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
28
screen is a decent size (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging factors
Kodak M381 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (153 grams)
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Kodak M381
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Kodak EasyShare M381
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Kodak EasyShare M381
Also referred to as FinePix Z71 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-07-29
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus distance 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 153 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" 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-45A KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $130 $170