Kodak Z950 vs Pentax WG-3
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Kodak Z950 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
- Introduced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2013
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The following is a in-depth overview of the Kodak Z950 and Pentax WG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Z950 was announced 4 years prior to the WG-3 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Z950 scores against the WG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Pentax WG-3. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z950 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Pentax WG-3
| Z950 | WG-3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Kodak Z950
| WG-3 | Z950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2013 |  | June 2010 | Newer by 37 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Pentax WG-3
| Z950 | WG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Kodak Z950 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak Z950 provides external measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Examine the Kodak Z950 and Pentax WG-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Z950 and the WG-3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and WG-3 is 89 and 90 respectively.
Kodak Z950 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and WG-3.
All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-3 to give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Z950 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Kodak Z950 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Pentax WG-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Kodak | Pentax |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Pentax WG-3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2013-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 6cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.40 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 lbs) | 230g (0.51 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| 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 | - | 240 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | KLIC-7003 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $250 | $300 |