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Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SP-610UZ 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
  • Released July 2010
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Kodak Z981 and Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the SP-610UZ and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Z981 matches up vs the SP-610UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 Z981 SP-610UZ 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Kodak Z981

 SP-610UZ Z981 
Display resolution230k201kClearer display (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 Z981 SP-610UZ 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z981 offers external dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Olympus SP-610UZ has specifications of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Z981 and the SP-610UZ.

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z981 and SP-610UZ is 66 and 79 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z981 and SP-610UZ.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files although you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z981 Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography information
46
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average (540g)
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z981 Sports photography details
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography details
43
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z981
Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
53
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (540 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (616mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z981 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography advice
51
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
40
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z981
Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
22
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than average (540 grams)
26
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z981 Olympus SP-610UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 201 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 405g (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 340 photos
Battery form - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $299