Kodak Z980 vs Pentax E85
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Kodak Z980 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Announced September 2009
Photography Glossary Kodak Z980 vs Pentax E85 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Kodak Z980 versus Pentax E85, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z980 was announced 8 months before the E85 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Z980 matches up against the E85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Pentax Optio E85. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Pentax E85
| Z980 | E85 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Kodak Z980
| E85 | Z980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2009 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 8 months |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 201k | Sharper screen (+29k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Pentax E85
| Z980 | E85 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Kodak Z980 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z980 comes with outer dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak Z980 versus Pentax E85 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Z980 versus the E85.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and E85 is 68 and 95 respectively.
Kodak Z980 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and E85.
Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Z980 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Kodak Z980 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Kodak | Pentax |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Pentax Optio E85 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-01-05 | 2009-09-17 |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.9-5.2 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 201k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 445 gr (0.98 lbs) | 145 gr (0.32 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 4 x AA | D-LI95 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $249 | $0 |