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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax H90

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax H90 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
  • Announced January 2009
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Kodak Z915 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Pentax. The image resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was released 12 months prior to the H90 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Z915 scores vs the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Pentax H90

 Z915 H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Kodak Z915

 H90 Z915 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Pentax H90

 Z915 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 comes with physical 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 H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Z915 and the H90.

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and H90 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and H90.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax H90 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Z915 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography information
Pentax H90 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography info
Pentax H90 Street photography info
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography advice
Pentax H90 Travel photography advice
54
flash built-in
long zoom (350mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography advice
Pentax H90 Landscape photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z915
Vlogging with Pentax H90
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Pentax H90
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Company Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Pentax Optio H90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 153 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 D-LI68
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 One One
Launch price $200 $150