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Kodak Z950 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Kodak Z950 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Kodak Z950 and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was unveiled 13 months prior to the RZ10 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z950 grades vs the RZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Pentax RZ10

 Z950 RZ10 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Kodak Z950

 RZ10 Z950 
RevealedJuly 2011June 2010Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Pentax RZ10

 Z950 RZ10 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak Z950 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z950 against the RZ10.

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and RZ10 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and RZ10.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax RZ10 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older Z950 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography info
Pentax RZ10 Street photography info
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (243g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z950
Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (178 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography features
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography features
52
built-in flash
very long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (243g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
weather proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery life (178 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography details
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography details
37
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (178 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging details
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (243g)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Kodak Z950 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Pentax RZ10
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Company Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 6cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243 grams (0.54 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 178 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7003 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $250 $200