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Kodak Z950 vs Pentax H90

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax H90 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Kodak Z950 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was released 5 months after the H90 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z950 scores vs the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Pentax H90

 Z950 H90 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Kodak Z950

 H90 Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Pentax H90

 Z950 H90 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z950 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Z950 against the H90.

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and H90 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z950 and H90.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography features
Pentax H90 Portrait photography features
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography highlights
Pentax H90 Street photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (243g)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z950
Sports photography with Pentax H90
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography information
Pentax H90 Travel photography information
52
flash built-in
great zoom (350mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (243g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
37
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging advice
Pentax H90 Vlogging advice
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (243 grams)
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Kodak Z950 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Pentax H90
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Pentax Optio H90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 6cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243 grams (0.54 pounds) 153 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $150