Kodak Z915 vs Pentax RZ18
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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax RZ18 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Released September 2011

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Kodak Z915 versus Pentax RZ18, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The Z915 was launched 3 years before the RZ18 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z915 grades against the RZ18 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z915 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z915 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Pentax RZ18
Z915 | RZ18 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Kodak Z915
RZ18 | Z915 | |||
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Released | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 32 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Pentax RZ18
Z915 | RZ18 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Kodak Z915 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z915 offers exterior 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 RZ18 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Kodak Z915 versus Pentax RZ18 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z915 versus the RZ18.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and RZ18 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and RZ18.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax RZ18 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Pentax |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2011-09-12 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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, 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 lbs) | 178 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $200 | $210 |