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Kodak Z990 vs Pentax X70

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Kodak Z990 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Kodak Z990
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as EasyShare Max
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Announced March 2009
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Kodak Z990 vs Pentax X70 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Kodak Z990 vs Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was manufactured 23 months after the X70 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z990 grades against the X70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Pentax X70

 Z990 X70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011March 2009Newer by 23 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Kodak Z990

 X70 Z990 

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Pentax X70

 Z990 X70 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Kodak Z990 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z990 enjoys outer dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has proportions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z990 vs the X70.

Kodak Z990 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and X70 is 68 and 71 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z990 and X70.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos however you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer Z990 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z990 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z990
Portrait photography with Pentax X70
41
has manual focus
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 Street photography information
Pentax X70 Street photography information
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 Sports photography factors
Pentax X70 Sports photography factors
34
long zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 Travel photography details
Pentax X70 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 Landscape photography factors
Pentax X70 Landscape photography factors
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
35
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging factors
Pentax X70 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Kodak Z990 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Pentax X70
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Pentax X70
General Information
Brand Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z990 Pentax X70
Also called as EasyShare Max -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-04 2009-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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) 410 gr (0.90 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" 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
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $299 $200