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Kodak Z950 vs Pentax E90

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax E90 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
  • Revealed June 2010
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Kodak Z950 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Kodak Z950 and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Z950 was brought out 5 months later than the E90 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z950 grades versus the E90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Pentax E90

 Z950 E90 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Kodak Z950

 E90 Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Pentax E90

 Z950 E90 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z950 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z950 and Pentax E90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z950 compared to the E90.

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and E90 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and E90.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Kodak Z950 to produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively.

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography advice
Pentax E90 Portrait photography advice
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography information
Pentax E90 Street photography information
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (243g)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography details
Pentax E90 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
great reach (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (243 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z950
Landscape photography with Pentax E90
37
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging highlights
Pentax E90 Vlogging highlights
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (243g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Kodak Z950 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Pentax E90
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Pentax Optio E90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 6cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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 gr (0.54 pounds) 145 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $250 $100