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FujiFilm Z70 vs Kodak M590

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Kodak M590 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

FujiFilm Z70 vs Kodak M590 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix Z71
Kodak M590
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 58 x 15mm
  • Launched August 2010
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Kodak M590 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the FujiFilm Z70 vs Kodak M590, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the M590 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Z70 (1/2.3") and M590 (1/3") have totally different sensor size.

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The Z70 was revealed 6 months earlier than the M590 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z70 grades vs the M590 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Kodak M590

 Z70 M590 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the FujiFilm Z70

 M590 Z70 

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Kodak M590

 Z70 M590 
LaunchedFebruary 2010August 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm Z70 vs Kodak M590 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z70 features exterior dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Kodak M590 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Z70 compared to the M590.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Kodak M590 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z70 and M590 is 96 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Kodak M590 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Kodak M590 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z70 and M590.

Plainly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z70 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Kodak M590 will give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Kodak M590 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Kodak M590 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Kodak M590 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography highlights
Kodak M590 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Street photography advice
Kodak M590 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M590 as a Sports photography camera
25
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
small sensor (1/3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography info
Kodak M590 Travel photography info
52
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
70
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography advice
Kodak M590 Landscape photography advice
23
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
39
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.5")
small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging advice
Kodak M590 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
31
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Kodak M590 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Kodak M590
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Kodak M590
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Kodak M590
Also Known as FinePix Z71 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-08-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3242
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 -
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $130 $120