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Kodak Z980 vs Pentax E90

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Kodak Z980 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Kodak Z980 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Kodak Z980 and Pentax E90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was launched 12 months before the E90 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z980 scores vs the E90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Pentax E90

 Z980 E90 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Kodak Z980

 E90 Z980 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display resolution230k201kCrisper display (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Pentax E90

 Z980 E90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Kodak Z980 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z980 has exterior measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Z980 and the E90.

Kodak Z980 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and E90 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z980 and E90.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Kodak Z980 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Z980 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z980 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography highlights
Pentax E90 Sports photography highlights
33
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z980
Travel photography with Pentax E90
51
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography features
Pentax E90 Landscape photography features
45
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging factors
Pentax E90 Vlogging factors
23
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Kodak Z980 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Pentax E90
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Make Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Pentax Optio E90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-05 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 201 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lb) 145 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $249 $100