Kodak EasyShare Z950 vs Pentax Optio P70

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio P70
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Kodak EasyShare Z950 and the Pentax Optio P70, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Kodak EasyShare Z950 was introduced in June 2010 and Pentax Optio P70 was introduced in March 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Kodak EasyShare Z950 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Pentax Optio P70 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Kodak EasyShare Z950
      4. Advantage of Pentax Optio P70
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Pentax Optio P70.

      PROS

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio P70

      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio P70

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1250 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio P70

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Kodak Z950
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Kodak EasyShare Z950 over Pentax Optio P70.

      Kodak EasyShare Z950 vs Pentax Optio P70
      Reachs More Telephoto 350 mm vs 110 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 10x vs 3.9x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.8 vs f/5.0
      Min Macro Focus Distance 6 cm vs 10 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1250 sec vs 1/1000 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs

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      Casio EX-Z2000
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FS12
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Fujifilm F70EXR
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      1/2-inch

      10 MP

      Fujifilm Z800EXR
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      1/2-inch

      12.0 MP

      Nikon AW100
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony W290
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Samsung ST95
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Fujifilm T300
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.0 MP

      Samsung SL30
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Olympus 6010
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Panasonic FS42
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      1/2.5-inch

      10.1 MP

      Advantage of Pentax Optio P70

      Pentax P70
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax Optio P70 over Kodak EasyShare Z950.

      Kodak EasyShare Z950 vs Pentax Optio P70
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 64
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 6,400
      Reaches Wider Angle 35 mm vs 28 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.5 vs f/2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance 50 cm vs 40 cm
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 1/8 sec vs 4 sec
      Lighter 243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz) vs 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)
      Internal Storage 32 MB vs 33.7 MB

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Pentax Optio P70.

      Canon SX420 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon S110
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Kodak EasyShare Z950 Pentax Optio P70
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz)155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)
        Internal Storage32 MB33.7 MB
      WEAKNESSES Kodak EasyShare Z950 Pentax Optio P70
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12 Megapixel12 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1250 sec1/1000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Kodak EasyShare Z950 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Pentax Optio P70 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Kodak EasyShare Z950 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode. Pentax Optio P70 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Kodak EasyShare Z950 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2264, 4000 x 2256, 2832 x 2128, 2048 x 1536, 1800 x 1200, 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 960 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Pentax Optio P70 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768.

      Image Stabilization on Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Kodak EasyShare Z950 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Kodak EasyShare Z950 comes with KLIC-7003 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1250 sec on Kodak EasyShare Z950, and up to 1/1000 sec on Pentax Optio P70.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.40 m on Kodak EasyShare Z950 and 4.60 m on Pentax Optio P70..

      Physical Parameters

      Kodak EasyShare Z950 body has dimensions of 110 x 67 x 36 mm (4.33 x 2.64 x 1.42") and Pentax Optio P70 body has dimensions of 97 x 54 x 22 mm (3.82 x 2.13 x 0.87"). Kodak EasyShare Z950 weighs 243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz) and Pentax Optio P70 weighs 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz).

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio P70

      110 mm

      67 mm

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      97 mm

      54 mm

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      Size comparisons of Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Pentax Optio P70

      Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Pentax Optio P70 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio P70

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio P70

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      40
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio P70

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      52
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio P70

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio P70

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz)
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio P70

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Pentax Optio P70 and give them scores of 52 and 41 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio P70

      OVERALL
      52
      OVERALL
      41

      Sensor

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio P70

      POOR
      42
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio P70

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1250 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      26
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio P70

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio P70

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      POOR
      54
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio P70

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio P70

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio P70

      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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