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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax W90

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax W90 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 W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax W90 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Kodak Z915 versus Pentax W90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the W90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was manufactured 13 months before the W90 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z915 matches up versus the W90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Pentax W90

 Z915 W90 

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Kodak Z915

 W90 Z915 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Pentax W90

 Z915 W90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 offers outside dimensions 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 W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Z915 and the W90.

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and W90 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and W90.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax W90 to show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography details
Pentax W90 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography information
Pentax W90 Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z915
Sports photography with Pentax W90
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has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z915
Travel photography with Pentax W90
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has built in flash
great reach (350mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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environment proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography features
Pentax W90 Landscape photography features
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has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
environment proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging details
Pentax W90 Vlogging details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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really wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Pentax W90
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Company Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Pentax Optio W90
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-08 2010-02-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $120