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Kodak Z980 vs Pentax H90

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Kodak Z980 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Kodak Z980
(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
  • Introduced January 2009
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Kodak Z980 vs Pentax H90 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Kodak Z980 and Pentax H90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Pentax. The image resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the H90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Z980 grades vs the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Pentax H90

 Z980 H90 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Kodak Z980

 H90 Z980 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Screen resolution230k201kSharper screen (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Pentax H90

 Z980 H90 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z980 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z980 features physical measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Z980 and Pentax H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Z980 vs the H90.

Kodak Z980 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and H90 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and H90.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged Z980 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z980 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
41
focusing manually
saves RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography info
Pentax H90 Street photography info
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Sports photography camera
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography advice
Pentax H90 Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z980
Landscape photography with Pentax H90
45
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
23
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Kodak Z980 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Pentax H90
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Company Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Pentax Optio H90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-05 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 201k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 D-LI68
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
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $249 $150