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Kodak Z981 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus VR-320 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
  • Launched July 2010
Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Successor is Olympus VR-330
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Kodak Z981 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Kodak Z981 and Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was released 12 months before the VR-320 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z981 matches up against the VR-320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Olympus VR-320

 Z981 VR-320 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Kodak Z981

 VR-320 Z981 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2010Fresher by 12 months
Screen resolution230k201kSharper screen (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Olympus VR-320

 Z981 VR-320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z981 enjoys physical measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Olympus VR-320 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Z981 compared to the VR-320.

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z981 and VR-320 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z981 and VR-320.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older Z981 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z981
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-320
46
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z981 Street photography features
Olympus VR-320 Street photography features
50
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (158 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Sports photography camera
43
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
53
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than average (158g)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
42
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z981 Vlogging advice
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging advice
22
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average (158g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Kodak Z981 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Olympus VR-320
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Olympus VR-320
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z981 Olympus VR-320
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 201 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.20 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lb) 158g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $299 $179