Kodak M380 vs Pentax P70
95 Imaging
33 Features
13 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Kodak M380 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-190mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced March 2009
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In this write-up, we will be matching up the Kodak M380 and Pentax P70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Pentax. The image resolution of the M380 (10MP) and the P70 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe M380 was released at a similar time to the P70 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the M380 scores against the P70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Pentax P70
| M380 | P70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Kodak M380
| P70 | M380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Kodak M380 and Pentax P70
| M380 | P70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2009 |  | March 2009 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Kodak M380 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M380 provides external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the M380 and the P70.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M380 and P70 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Kodak M380 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M380 and P70.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax P70 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.
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Kodak M380 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M380 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Kodak | Pentax |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare M380 | Pentax Optio P70 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2009-03-02 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 38-190mm (5.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1448 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.50 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lb) | 155 gr (0.34 lb) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | KLIC-7003 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $160 | $200 |