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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2011
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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Kodak Z915 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was released 3 years earlier than the WG-1 GPS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z915 scores against the WG-1 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Z915 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Kodak Z915

 WG-1 GPS Z915 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Z915 WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 offers external measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z915 against the WG-1 GPS.

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and WG-1 GPS is 91 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax WG-1 GPS to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography information
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography factors
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography highlights
54
flash built-in
very long zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography information
26
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
41
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging features
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Company Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $350