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Kodak Z950 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax RZ18 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
  • Announced June 2010
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2011
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Kodak Z950 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Kodak Z950 vs Pentax RZ18, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was unveiled 15 months prior to the RZ18 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Z950 scores versus the RZ18 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Pentax RZ18

 Z950 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Kodak Z950

 RZ18 Z950 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011June 2010Fresher by 15 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Pentax RZ18

 Z950 RZ18 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z950 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Z950 against the RZ18.

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and RZ18 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and RZ18.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax RZ18 to provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older Z950 will be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z950
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ18
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z950
Street photography with Pentax RZ18
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (243 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (178g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z950
Sports photography with Pentax RZ18
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography features
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography features
52
flash built-in
great zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (243g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (178 grams)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Landscape photography camera
37
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging details
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging details
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (243g)
30
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (178 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Kodak Z950 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Pentax RZ18
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Make Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Pentax Optio RZ18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2011-09-12
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 6cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.40 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243 grams (0.54 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
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 All around 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-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
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