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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax I-10 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Pentax I-10
(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
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Kodak Z915 and Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was released 12 months before the I-10 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Z915 grades versus the I-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Pentax I-10

 Z915 I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Kodak Z915

 I-10 Z915 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Pentax I-10

 Z915 I-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z915 has outside measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Z915 and the I-10.

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and I-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and I-10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax I-10 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z915 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography features
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography details
Pentax I-10 Street photography details
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Travel photography highlights
54
built-in flash
great zoom (350mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging highlights
Pentax I-10 Vlogging highlights
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Pentax I-10
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Pentax Optio I-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 10MP 12MP
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 pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment 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-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $310