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Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SH-50 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
  • Introduced July 2010
Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the SH-50 which is a fairly large gap 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 Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z981 matches up against the SH-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Olympus SH-50

 Z981 SH-50 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Kodak Z981

 SH-50 Z981 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 30 months
Screen resolution460k201kClearer screen (+259k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Olympus SH-50

 Z981 SH-50 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z981 has exterior measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Olympus SH-50 has specifications of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z981 against the SH-50.

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z981 and SH-50 is 66 and 88 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z981 and SH-50.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SH-50 to render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z981 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Portrait photography camera
46
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z981 Street photography details
Olympus SH-50 Street photography details
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z981
Sports photography with Olympus SH-50
43
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z981 Travel photography information
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography information
53
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (540g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (269g)
boasts touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z981 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography advice
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z981 Vlogging details
Olympus SH-50 Vlogging details
22
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Olympus SH-50
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Olympus SH-50
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z981 Olympus SH-50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 201 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 ID 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $300