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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P1000

Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P1000 Key Specs

Kodak Z981
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
  • Released July 2010
Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Previous Model is Nikon P900
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P1000 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the P1000 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was unveiled 9 years prior to the P1000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z981 scores vs the P1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Nikon P1000

 Z981 P1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Kodak Z981

 P1000 Z981 
RevealedJuly 2018July 2010Newer by 97 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k201kClearer display (+720k dot)
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Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Nikon P1000

 Z981 P1000 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z981 provides exterior dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon P1000 has measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Z981 against the P1000.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P1000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z981 and P1000 is 66 and 49 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P1000 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z981 and P1000.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon P1000 to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z981 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P1000 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z981 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P1000 Portrait photography factors
46
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
57
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z981 Street photography factors
Nikon P1000 Street photography factors
50
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (540 grams)
51
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (1,415 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z981
Sports photography with Nikon P1000
43
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z981 Travel photography features
Nikon P1000 Travel photography features
53
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (540g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (3000mm)
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
heavier than competition (1,415g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z981 Landscape photography info
Nikon P1000 Landscape photography info
51
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z981 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P1000 Vlogging highlights
22
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (540g)
58
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (1,415g)
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Kodak Z981 vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Nikon P1000
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Nikon Coolpix P1000
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z981 Nikon Coolpix P1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2018-07-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Nikon Expeed
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-3000mm (125.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 201 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 12.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) 1415g (3.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1")
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 life - 250 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $299 $1,000