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Kodak Mini vs Pentax P70

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Kodak Mini vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Kodak Mini
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 99g - 86 x 53 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced March 2009
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Kodak Mini vs Pentax P70 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Kodak Mini vs Pentax P70, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Kodak and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Mini (10MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Mini (1/3") and P70 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Mini was released 23 months after the P70 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Mini matches up vs the P70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Pentax P70

 Mini P70 
IntroducedJanuary 2011March 2009More modern by 23 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Kodak Mini

 P70 Mini 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Pentax P70

 Mini P70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Kodak Mini vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Mini has got outside dimensions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Mini and the P70.

Kodak Mini vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Mini and P70 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Mini and P70.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Mini featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax P70 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Mini should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Mini vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Portrait photography camera
24
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini Street photography highlights
Pentax P70 Street photography highlights
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini Sports photography highlights
Pentax P70 Sports photography highlights
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Mini
Travel photography with Pentax P70
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini Landscape photography highlights
Pentax P70 Landscape photography highlights
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/3")
low max ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini Vlogging information
Pentax P70 Vlogging information
25
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Kodak Mini vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Pentax P70
 Kodak EasyShare MiniPentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare Mini Pentax Optio P70
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-04 2009-03-02
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3640 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1000 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 99 gr (0.22 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $100 $200