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Kodak Z950 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Released June 2010
Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released December 2006
  • New Model is Pentax K100D S
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Kodak Z950 vs Pentax K100D Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Kodak Z950 and Pentax K100D, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Kodak and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and K100D (6MP) and the Z950 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The Z950 was announced 3 years after the K100D which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z950 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z950 matches up vs the K100D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Pentax K100D

 Z950 K100D 
ReleasedJune 2010December 2006Newer by 44 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Kodak Z950

 K100D Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Pentax K100D

 Z950 K100D 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z950 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Z950 versus the K100D.

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and K100D is 89 and 64 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and K100D.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z950 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Kodak Z950 will resolve greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent Z950 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K100D Portrait photography highlights
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography highlights
Pentax K100D Street photography highlights
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (243g)
58
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography details
Pentax K100D Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z950
Travel photography with Pentax K100D
52
built-in flash
great reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (243g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
42
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (660g)
low resolution (6 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography details
Pentax K100D Landscape photography details
37
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
52
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
low resolution (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z950
Vlogging with Pentax K100D
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (243 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Kodak Z950 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Pentax K100D
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Pentax K100D
General Information
Make Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Pentax K100D
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-06-16 2006-12-03
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 -
Macro focusing range 6cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 243 grams (0.54 lbs) 660 grams (1.46 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
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 ID KLIC-7003 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $250 $0