Kodak Z950 vs Pentax W90

Its time to take a deeper look at the Kodak Z950 versus Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Pentax. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was manufactured 4 months later than the W90 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z950 scores vs the W90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z950 & Pentax Optio W90. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Z950 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z950 offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z950 versus Pentax W90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z950 versus the W90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and W90 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z950 and W90.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.