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Kodak Z981 vs Olympus 1s

Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Olympus Stylus 1s front
Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
66
Overall
49

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus 1s 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
Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus 1
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Kodak Z981 vs Olympus 1s Overview

Here, we are looking at the Kodak Z981 vs Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the 1s (12MP) is fairly close but the Z981 (1/2.3") and 1s (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z981 was announced 5 years prior to the 1s and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Z981 matches up versus the 1s for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Olympus 1s

 Z981 1s 

Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Kodak Z981

 1s Z981 
RevealedApril 2015July 2010Fresher by 58 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k201kClearer display (+839k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Olympus 1s

 Z981 1s 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus 1s Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Z981 features external measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Olympus 1s has sizing of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z981 and the 1s.

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus 1s size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z981 and 1s is 66 and 79 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus 1s top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus 1s Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z981 and 1s.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z981 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Kodak Z981 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older Z981 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus 1s sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus 1s Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus 1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z981 Portrait photography info
Olympus 1s Portrait photography info
46
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
exports RAW files
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
46
manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z981
Street photography with Olympus 1s
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
71
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z981 Sports photography info
Olympus 1s Sports photography info
43
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (450 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z981 Travel photography advice
Olympus 1s Travel photography advice
53
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
great battery pack (450 shots)
boasts focus by touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z981 Landscape photography features
Olympus 1s Landscape photography features
51
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z981 Vlogging information
Olympus 1s Vlogging information
22
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Kodak Z981 vs Olympus 1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Olympus 1s
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Olympus Stylus 1s
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z981 Olympus Stylus 1s
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2015-04-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 201 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.20 m 10.30 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) 402g (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $299 $699