Kodak EasyShare Z950 vs Pentax Optio W60

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio W60
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Kodak EasyShare Z950 and the Pentax Optio W60, 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 W60 was introduced in July 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 W60 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 50 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Kodak EasyShare Z950
      4. Advantage of Pentax Optio W60
      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 W60.

      PROS

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio W60

      •   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
      •   50 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio W60

      •   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 - 10 Megapixel
      •   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) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth


      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 W60

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"

      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 W60.

      Kodak EasyShare Z950 vs Pentax Optio W60
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel vs 10 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 3648 x 2736
      Reachs More Telephoto 350 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 10x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.8 vs f/5.5
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.50"
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      HDMI Output 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

      Samsung ST95
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W290
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Fujifilm T300
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.0 MP

      Panasonic FS42
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      1/2.5-inch

      10.1 MP

      Olympus 6010
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Casio EX-Z16
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Advantage of Pentax Optio W60

      Pentax W60
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax Optio W60 over Kodak EasyShare Z950.

      Kodak EasyShare Z950 vs Pentax Optio W60
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 50
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 6,400
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 35 mm vs 28 mm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 6 cm vs 1 cm
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 1/8 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1250 sec vs 1/1500 sec
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Lighter 243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz) vs 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
      Internal Storage 32 MB vs 36.4 MB

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      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Sigma SD14
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      APS-C

      5 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Olympus SP-800UZ
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Sony W830
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Olympus XZ-1
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      1/1.63-inch

      10 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon SX410 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 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 W60
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz)165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
        Internal Storage32 MB36.4 MB
      WEAKNESSES Kodak EasyShare Z950 Pentax Optio W60
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12 Megapixel10 Megapixel
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1250 sec1/1500 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

      Screen

      Screen

      Kodak EasyShare Z950 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Pentax Optio W60 has a 2.50" 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 W60 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 50 - 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 W60 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2052, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      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 and Pentax Optio W60 comes with D-LI78 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Pentax Optio W60 has Programmed AE electronic lens shutter with CCD electronic shutter Shutter speed can go up to 1/1250 sec on Kodak EasyShare Z950, and up to 1/1500 sec on Pentax Optio W60. Pentax Optio W60 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.40 m on Kodak EasyShare Z950 and 3.90 m Auto ISO on Pentax Optio W60..

      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 W60 body has dimensions of 98 x 56 x 25 mm (3.86 x 2.2 x 0.98"). Kodak EasyShare Z950 weighs 243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz) and Pentax Optio W60 weighs 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz).

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio W60

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      98 mm

      56 mm

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      56 mm

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      Size comparisons of Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Pentax Optio W60

      Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Pentax Optio W60 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 W60

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio W60

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      BAD
      37
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio W60

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      54
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio W60

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      43
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio W60

      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
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio W60

      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
      90
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Kodak EasyShare Z950 and Pentax Optio W60 and give them scores of 52 and 45 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 W60

      OVERALL
      52
      OVERALL
      45

      Sensor

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio W60

      POOR
      42
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   50 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio W60

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1250 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      36
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio W60

      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 W60

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio W60

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      48
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Kodak EasyShare Z950

      Pentax Optio W60

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   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 W60

      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      GOOD
      83
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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