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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Launched January 2009
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Kodak Z915 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was unveiled 4 years prior to the WG-2 GPS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z915 matches up against the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Z915 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Kodak Z915

 WG-2 GPS Z915 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Z915 WG-2 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 offers exterior dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z915 versus the WG-2 GPS.

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and WG-2 GPS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to produce extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older Z915 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography info
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography features
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z915
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
54
built-in flash
great reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography factors
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Vlogging camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
30
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-08 2012-02-07
Physical type 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 alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 198 gr (0.44 lb)
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 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
Type 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $300