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Kodak Z950 vs Pentax W80

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax W80 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
  • Released June 2010
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed June 2009
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Kodak Z950 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Kodak Z950 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was released 12 months later than the W80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z950 grades vs the W80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Pentax W80

 Z950 W80 
RevealedJune 2010June 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Kodak Z950

 W80 Z950 

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Pentax W80

 Z950 W80 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z950 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z950 vs Pentax W80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Z950 against the W80.

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and W80 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and W80.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher Z950 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography advice
Pentax W80 Street photography advice
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (243g)
54
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography features
Pentax W80 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography info
Pentax W80 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
great reach (350mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (243g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
weather proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z950
Landscape photography with Pentax W80
37
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
37
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
weather proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging highlights
Pentax W80 Vlogging highlights
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average (243 grams)
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Kodak Z950 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Pentax W80
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Pentax Optio W80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2009-06-25
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 6cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 3.90 m
Flash settings 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 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243g (0.54 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $250 $250