Kodak Z915 vs Pentax MX-1

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.