Kodak M320 vs Pentax W90

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Kodak M320 and Pentax W90, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and W90 (12MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and W90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The M320 was manufactured 13 months prior to the W90 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak M320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the M320 scores versus the W90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M320 and Pentax Optio W90. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M320 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M320 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M320 and Pentax W90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the M320 vs the W90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M320 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M320 and W90.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M320 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax W90 will produce extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged M320 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.