Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-3
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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2013

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Kodak Z915 versus Pentax WG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Z915 was released 5 years prior to the WG-3 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z915 grades vs the WG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Pentax WG-3. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Pentax WG-3
Z915 | WG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Kodak Z915
WG-3 | Z915 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 55 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Pentax WG-3
Z915 | WG-3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 has got exterior measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak Z915 versus Pentax WG-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z915 compared to the WG-3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and WG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and WG-3.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-3 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Z915 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Pentax WG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Pentax |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Pentax WG-3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2013-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 240 photographs |
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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $200 | $300 |