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Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SP-100 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-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was launched 4 years earlier than the SP-100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z981 matches up against the SP-100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Olympus SP-100

 Z981 SP-100 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Kodak Z981

 SP-100 Z981 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months
Display resolution460k201kCrisper display (+259k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Olympus SP-100

 Z981 SP-100 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z981 enjoys external measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Z981 and the SP-100.

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z981 and SP-100 is 66 and 63 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z981 and SP-100.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-100 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Z981 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z981 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography highlights
46
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z981 Street photography details
Olympus SP-100 Street photography details
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (540g)
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (594 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z981
Sports photography with Olympus SP-100
43
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z981 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography features
53
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (594 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z981 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography info
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z981 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging advice
22
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
29
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors (594g)
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Kodak Z981 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Olympus SP-100
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z981 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2014-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 201k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lbs) 594 grams (1.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
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 - 330 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $299 $400