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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-3 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 WG-3
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Pentax WG-3

 Z915 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Kodak Z915

 WG-3 Z915 
RevealedJuly 2013January 2009More modern by 55 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Pentax WG-3

 Z915 WG-3 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

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

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Street photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography details
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z915
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3
54
has built in flash
great zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging highlights
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
36
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Kodak Z915 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Pentax WG-3
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Pentax WG-3
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