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Kodak Z950 vs Pentax W60

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Released June 2010
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2009
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Kodak Z950 vs Pentax W60 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Kodak Z950 versus Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Pentax. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was announced 12 months after the W60 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Z950 matches up against the W60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Pentax W60

 Z950 W60 
ReleasedJune 2010July 2009Newer by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Kodak Z950

 W60 Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Pentax W60

 Z950 W60 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z950 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z950 versus Pentax W60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Z950 and the W60.

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and W60 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and W60.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Kodak Z950 to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Z950 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (243 grams)
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography factors
Pentax W60 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
23
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
long zoom (350mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (243 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
environment proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W60 Landscape photography factors
37
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
environment proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z950
Vlogging with Pentax W60
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average (243g)
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Kodak Z950 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Pentax W60
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Pentax Optio W60
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 6cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 243g (0.54 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $250 $300