Fujifilm F770EXR vs Kodak Z981

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and Z981 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was introduced 19 months later than the Z981 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F770EXR being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm F770EXR matches up versus the Z981 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR and Kodak EasyShare Z981. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery and Kodak Z981 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F770EXR features outer dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Kodak Z981 has dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Kodak Z981 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR against the Z981.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F770EXR and Z981 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Z981.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F770EXR using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F770EXR will give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F770EXR should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.