Kodak Z915 vs Pentax MX-1
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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Announced July 2013
Kodak Z915 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Kodak Z915 and Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Z915 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Z915 was brought out 5 years before the MX-1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z915 scores against the MX-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak Z915 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z915 & Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Z915 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Pentax MX-1
Z915 | MX-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Kodak Z915
MX-1 | Z915 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | January 2009 | More recent by 54 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Pentax MX-1
Z915 | MX-1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Kodak Z915 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 comes with outside dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Examine the Kodak Z915 and Pentax MX-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Z915 and the MX-1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and MX-1 is 91 and 84 respectively.
Kodak Z915 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and MX-1.
As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z915 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax MX-1 will provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older Z915 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Pentax |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Pentax MX-1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2013-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 pounds) | 391 grams (0.86 pounds) |
Dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $200 | $400 |