FujiFilm Z70 vs Kodak Mini

Following is a thorough review of the FujiFilm Z70 and Kodak Mini, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the Mini (10MP) is pretty similar but the Z70 (1/2.3") and Mini (1/3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The Z70 was unveiled 11 months before the Mini which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z70 grades versus the Mini in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix Z70 and Kodak EasyShare Mini. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm Z70 Gallery and Kodak Mini Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm Z70 provides outer measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Kodak Mini has proportions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm Z70 and Kodak Mini in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z70 against the Mini.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z70 and Mini is 96 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z70 and Mini.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z70 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the FujiFilm Z70 will deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z70 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.