Kodak Z980 vs Pentax WG-10
68 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
36
93 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
36
Kodak Z980 vs Pentax WG-10 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced June 2013
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards Kodak Z980 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Kodak Z980 and Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Pentax. The image resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Z980 was brought out 5 years earlier than the WG-10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Z980 scores versus the WG-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month Kodak Z980 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Pentax WG-10. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Pentax WG-10
| Z980 | WG-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Kodak Z980
| WG-10 | Z980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2013 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 54 months |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 201k | Crisper screen (+29k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Pentax WG-10
| Z980 | WG-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z980 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z980 provides external measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Kodak Z980 and Pentax WG-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Z980 vs the WG-10.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and WG-10 is 68 and 93 respectively.
Kodak Z980 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and WG-10.
All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-10 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Z980 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Kodak Z980 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneStreet Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsSports Comparison
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesLandscape Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesVlogging Comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
Kodak Z980 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Pentax WG-10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Kodak | Pentax |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Pentax WG-10 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2009-01-05 | 2013-06-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| 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/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 201k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 0.7 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.30 m | 1.20 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 445 gr (0.98 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 life | - | 260 shots |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $249 | $0 |