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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Kodak Z915
(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
Pentax RZ18
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Pentax RZ18

 Z915 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Kodak Z915

 RZ18 Z915 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2009Newer by 32 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Pentax RZ18

 Z915 RZ18 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

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

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ18
19
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Street photography camera
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (178g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography factors
54
has built in flash
great zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors (178g)
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ18
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z915
Vlogging with Pentax RZ18
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
30
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (178 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Pentax RZ18
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Pentax Optio RZ18
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