Kodak Z950 vs Pentax WG-2

Its time to look closer at the Kodak Z950 versus Pentax WG-2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was brought out 20 months earlier than the WG-2 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Z950 grades against the WG-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z950 has physical measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z950 versus Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Z950 versus the WG-2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and WG-2 is 89 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and WG-2.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older Z950 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.