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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L28

Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Kodak Z981
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
  • Revealed July 2010
Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L28 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Kodak Z981 and Nikon L28, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Z981 (14MP) and L28 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the L28 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L28 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z981 matches up vs the L28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Nikon L28

 Z981 L28 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Kodak Z981

 L28 Z981 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 31 months
Screen resolution230k201kCrisper screen (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Nikon L28

 Z981 L28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z981 has physical dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon L28 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Z981 versus the L28.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z981 and L28 is 66 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z981 and L28.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L28 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Z981 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z981 Portrait photography details
Nikon L28 Portrait photography details
46
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
33
resolution is good (20MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z981
Street photography with Nikon L28
50
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (540g)
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z981
Sports photography with Nikon L28
43
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
resolution is good (20MP)
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z981
Travel photography with Nikon L28
53
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
good battery pack (280 per charge)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z981 Landscape photography details
Nikon L28 Landscape photography details
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
48
decently wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L28 as a Vlogging camera
22
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
29
decently wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Nikon L28
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Nikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z981 Nikon Coolpix L28
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2013-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 201k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.20 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 280 images
Form of battery - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $90