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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax E70

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Kodak Z915
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax E70 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Kodak Z915 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the E70 (10MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was revealed within a month of the E70 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z915 grades against the E70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Pentax E70

 Z915 E70 
Display sizing2.5"2.4"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Kodak Z915

 E70 Z915 

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Pentax E70

 Z915 E70 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 comes with outside dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z915 versus the E70.

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and E70 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and E70.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography information
Pentax E70 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z915
Street photography with Pentax E70
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography info
Pentax E70 Travel photography info
54
flash built-in
very long zoom (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography information
Pentax E70 Landscape photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging factors
Pentax E70 Vlogging factors
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Pentax E70
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Make Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Pentax Optio E70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 175g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 2 x AA 2 x AA
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
Launch cost $200 $140