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Kodak Z950 vs Pentax E85

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Revealed June 2010
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched September 2009
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Kodak Z950 vs Pentax E85 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Kodak Z950 vs Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Z950 was unveiled 10 months after the E85 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z950 scores vs the E85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Pentax E85

 Z950 E85 
LaunchedJune 2010September 2009Newer by 10 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Kodak Z950

 E85 Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Pentax E85

 Z950 E85 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z950 features physical measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z950 vs Pentax E85 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Z950 against the E85.

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and E85 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and E85.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images although you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern Z950 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography details
Pentax E85 Portrait photography details
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography advice
Pentax E85 Street photography advice
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (243g)
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography details
Pentax E85 Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z950
Travel photography with Pentax E85
52
flash built-in
very long zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (243g)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography features
Pentax E85 Landscape photography features
37
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
23
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E85 as a Vlogging camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (243 grams)
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
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Kodak Z950 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Pentax E85
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Pentax Optio E85
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2009-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus distance 6cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243 gr (0.54 lbs) 145 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 model KLIC-7003 D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $250 $0