Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z981

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and Z981 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was announced 17 months later than the Z981 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up against the Z981 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S1 and Kodak EasyShare Z981. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Kodak Z981 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 provides outside dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and 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).

See the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Kodak Z981 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 compared to the Z981.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and Z981 is 52 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Z981.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Kodak Z981 will give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-S1 should have an edge in sensor innovation.