Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-2
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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Announced February 2012
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Below, we are matching up the Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the Z915 scores against the WG-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Pentax WG-2
| Z915 | WG-2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Kodak Z915
| WG-2 | Z915 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 37 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Pentax WG-2
| Z915 | WG-2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 comes with outer dimensions 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 WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Examine the Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Z915 against the WG-2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and WG-2 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and WG-2.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to resolve extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z915 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Kodak | Pentax |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2012-02-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| 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) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 16s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 5.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 194 grams (0.43 lbs) | 192 grams (0.42 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| 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 life | - | 260 photographs |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $200 | $350 |