Kodak Z981 with Olympus SP-600 UZ Comparison

Kodak Z981 and Olympus SP-600 UZ Main Features

  • July, 2010
  • February, 2010
  • 14 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 26-676 mm (26x) F2.8-5.0 Zoom Lens
  • 28-420 mm (15x) F3.5-5.4 Zoom Lens
  • 64 - 6400 ISO
  • 100 - 1600 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • -
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • -
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 124 x 85 x 105 mm, 540g.
  • 110 x 90 x 91 mm, 455g.
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Kodak Z981 Scores


Imaging score
35
Features score
44
Value for money score
61
Portability score
78
Overall score
44

Olympus SP-600 UZ Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
32
Value for money score
50
Portability score
82
Overall score
32

Olympus SP-600 UZ with Kodak EasyShare Z981 Overview


Let's compare Kodak EasyShare Z981 with Olympus SP-600 UZ. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Both of these models were released in 2010. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
The sensor resolution of EasyShare Z981 is greater than that of SP-600 UZ. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (SP-600 UZ), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Kodak Z981, the maximum ISO is greater by 4800. EasyShare Z981 has image stabilization(Optical), SP-600 UZ doesn’t, it is a big minus. Kodak Z981 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
EasyShare Z981 has electronic viewfinder, and the SP-600 UZ doesn’t have. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Kodak EasyShare Z981 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting. Kodak EasyShare Z981 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.

General EasyShare Z981 SP-600 UZ
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model EasyShare Z981 SP-600 UZ
Announced July, 2010 February, 2010
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 10 1
Screen
Screen Size 3" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 201k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 143
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/16 sec 1/0.5 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 10.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.20 3.10
Flash Modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Sensor Area 27.7 mm² 27.7 mm²
Sensor Resolution 14 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max Native ISO 6400 1600
Min Native ISO 64 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats H.264 H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 0 shots
Battery Type
Battery Model 4 x AA
Physical
Weight 540 g 455 g
Physical Dimensions 124 x 85 x 105 mm 110 x 90 x 91 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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