Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Here, we will be evaluating the Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was manufactured 19 months earlier than the SZ-31MR iHS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z981 matches up vs the SZ-31MR iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z981 & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z981 Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z981 comes with external dimensions 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 SZ-31MR iHS has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Z981 and the SZ-31MR iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z981 and SZ-31MR iHS is 66 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z981 and SZ-31MR iHS.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Z981 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.