Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Following is a extended overview of the Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was manufactured 6 months after the SP-600 UZ so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z981 scores against the SP-600 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z981 and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Z981 Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z981 provides external 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) while the Olympus SP-600 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Z981 vs the SP-600 UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z981 and SP-600 UZ is 66 and 69 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z981 and SP-600 UZ.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Kodak Z981 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively.