Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L100

Let's look a little more closely at the Kodak Z981 and Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z981 (14MP) and L100 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was launched 18 months after the L100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z981 scores versus the L100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z981 & Nikon Coolpix L100. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z981 Gallery & Nikon L100 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z981 offers physical dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon L100 has proportions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z981 and Nikon L100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Z981 and the L100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z981 and L100 is 66 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z981 and L100.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Kodak Z981 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Z981 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.