Introduction

The Kodak PlayFull Ze1 is a tiny camcorder with the ability to record Full HD 1080p video. In addition to being one of the smallest camcorders we've ever reviewed, the PlayFull's $129 price tag also makes it one of the cheapest. Don't expect much in the way of controls or features on this pocket-cam—this is a model that is best suited for beginners, children, or anyone who wants a simple recording experience.

Just to make things more confusing, Kodak has released a second PlayFull camcorder called the Ze2, which is a waterproof model. The two PlayFulls are very different in design and performance, as the waterproof PlayFull is wider and shorter (shaped like a credit card), while the regular PlayFull that we reviewed is taller and skinnier. The waterproof PlayFull also records 720p HD video only (no Full HD like the Ze1), and has an MSRP of just under $100.