Kodak Z981 vs Pentax X70
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Kodak Z981 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
- Announced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Revealed March 2009
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Below, we are analyzing the Kodak Z981 versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the X70 (12MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe Z981 was revealed 17 months later than the X70 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z981 grades vs the X70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Kodak Z981 vs Pentax X70 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z981 & Pentax X70. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z981 Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Pentax X70
| Z981 | X70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2010 |  | March 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Kodak Z981
| X70 | Z981 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 201k | Crisper display (+29k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Pentax X70
| Z981 | X70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Kodak Z981 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z981 offers outside dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has proportions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Examine the Kodak Z981 versus Pentax X70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Z981 vs the X70.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z981 and X70 is 66 and 71 respectively.
Kodak Z981 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z981 and X70.
Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Kodak Z981 to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Z981 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Kodak Z981 vs Pentax X70 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Pentax X70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Kodak | Pentax |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Pentax X70 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2009-03-02 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 50 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 201 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.20 m | 9.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | - |
| 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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 | 540g (1.19 lbs) | 410g (0.90 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") |
| 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 ID | 4 x AA | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $299 | $200 |
