Kodak Z981 vs Olympus 1s
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Kodak Z981 vs Olympus 1s Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z981 and Olympus Stylus 1s. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z981 Gallery and Olympus 1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Olympus 1s
| Z981 | 1s |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Kodak Z981
| 1s | Z981 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2015 | July 2010 | Fresher by 58 months | |
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
| Display resolution | 1040k | 201k | Clearer display (+839k dot) | |
| Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Olympus 1s
| Z981 | 1s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
| Display size | 3" | 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.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z981 and 1s is 66 and 79 respectively.
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.
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Kodak Z981 vs Olympus 1s Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Olympus 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 |