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Kodak Z950 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
  • Launched June 2010
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Kodak Z950 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Kodak Z950 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was announced 14 months earlier than the WG-1 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z950 matches up against the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Z950 WG-1 GPS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Kodak Z950

 WG-1 GPS Z950 
AnnouncedAugust 2011June 2010More modern by 14 months

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Z950 WG-1 GPS 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z950 features outer 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) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z950 and the WG-1 GPS.

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and WG-1 GPS is 89 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-1 GPS to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Z950 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography highlights
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography advice
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (243g)
54
weather sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z950
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
37
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography information
52
has built in flash
great reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (243g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather sealing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z950
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
37
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging info
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors (243g)
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Kodak Z950 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Company Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-06-16 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 6cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243 gr (0.54 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 260 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7003 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $250 $350