Kodak Z981 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Lets look more in depth at the Kodak Z981 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z981 grades against the Galaxy Camera 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z981 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z981 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z981 offers 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) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z981 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z981 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z981 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 66 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z981 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older Z981 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.