Kodak Z980 vs Pentax WG-1
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Kodak Z980 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Released February 2011
Photography Glossary Kodak Z980 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Kodak Z980 versus Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z980 was announced 3 years earlier than the WG-1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Z980 grades against the WG-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Pentax WG-1
| Z980 | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Kodak Z980
| WG-1 | Z980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2011 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 25 months |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 201k | Sharper display (+29k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Pentax WG-1
| Z980 | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Kodak Z980 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 provides physical dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Kodak Z980 versus Pentax WG-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Z980 versus the WG-1.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and WG-1 is 68 and 93 respectively.
Kodak Z980 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z980 and WG-1.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-1 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Z980 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Kodak Z980 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak Z980 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Kodak | Pentax |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2009-01-05 | 2011-02-07 |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 201k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 445 gr (0.98 lb) | 157 gr (0.35 lb) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 life | - | 260 images |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $249 | $350 |
