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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax W80

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax W80 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
  • Released January 2009
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released June 2009
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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Kodak Z915 versus Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was released 5 months prior to the W80 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z915 scores vs the W80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Pentax W80

 Z915 W80 

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Kodak Z915

 W80 Z915 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Pentax W80

 Z915 W80 
ReleasedJanuary 2009June 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.5"2.5"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z915 has outside measurements 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 W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z915 against the W80.

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and W80 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and W80.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax W80 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography advice
Pentax W80 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z915
Street photography with Pentax W80
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography details
Pentax W80 Sports photography details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
low fps (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography features
Pentax W80 Travel photography features
54
has built in flash
very long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging highlights
Pentax W80 Vlogging highlights
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Pentax W80
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Pentax Optio W80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-06-25
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $250