Kodak Z980 vs Pentax XG-1
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Kodak Z980 vs Pentax XG-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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Launched July 2014
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Let's look more closely at the Kodak Z980 vs Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope CameraThe Z980 was released 6 years before the XG-1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z980 matches up versus the XG-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z980 and Pentax XG-1. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery and Pentax XG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Pentax XG-1
| Z980 | XG-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Kodak Z980
| XG-1 | Z980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2014 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 67 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 201k | Clearer screen (+259k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Pentax XG-1
| Z980 | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Kodak Z980 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z980 has 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) and the Pentax XG-1 has sizing of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Z980 vs the XG-1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and XG-1 is 68 and 66 respectively.
Kodak Z980 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z980 and XG-1.
Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax XG-1 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z980 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Kodak Z980 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Pentax XG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Kodak | Pentax |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | Pentax XG-1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-01-05 | 2014-07-15 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 24-1248mm (52.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 201 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dot |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 9.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 445 grams (0.98 lb) | 567 grams (1.25 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 240 shots |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | LB-060 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $249 | $599 |