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Comparison of Pentax X90 and Kodak EasyShare Z980 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax X90 ×
Kodak EasyShare Z980 ×
General
ModelPentax X90Kodak EasyShare Z980
BrandPentaxKodak
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/http://www.kodak.com
Model numberX90Z980
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20102009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)11291
Width (mm)109105
Height (mm)84124
Weight (g)438415
Waterproof--
PredecessorPentax X70-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.112
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.2
Sensor width (mm)6.136.13
Sensor height (mm)4.64.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.531.53
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 3:2
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2256(9.0 mp other)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1800 x 1200(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2832 x 2128(6.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2256(9.0 mp other)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)1.2-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)QuickTime MPEG-4
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIOther
Lens and Optics
LensPentax; 14 elements in 11 groups with 4 asph. and 3 ED elementsSchneider-Kreuznach Variogon
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 676.0026.00 - 624.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00-
Zoom ratio (x)2624
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.360.20 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4070
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 301 - 30
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 6.25
  • 162.5
  • 5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detect with Face-priority AF; 9-area Auto, 99-area manual select, centerContrast Detect: TTL multi-zone, center zone AF, selectable zone AF (25 zones)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF; 200K dots with diopter controlEVF
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000201,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)108
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (80-1600), Digital SR (80-6400*), Manual (80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*) (*3200 and 6400 at 5MP)Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400* (3.1 megapixel only, in PASM modes)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • d
  • daylight
  • fluorescent (w
  • manual
  • n)
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • open shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 41/2000 - 16
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF areaMulti-pattern, center weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSport, Digital SR, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Backlight, Half Length Portrait (3M), Night Scene, Night Scene PortraitPortrait, high ISO, night portrait, landscape, night landscape, flower, sunset, backlight, candlelight, manner/museum, text
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
  • slow sync
  • slow sync + redeye
  • auto
  • fill
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range description30 ft (wide, auto ISO), 17 ft (tele, auto ISO)Wide: 6.2m Tele: 3.5m (ISO 400)
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 1.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connection-Hot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Uncompressed format-
  • raw
Included memory (MB)31-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi out (type d)
  • camera dock
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)3.25-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.2-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)9-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.65-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.62-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)2.9-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)255-
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI1064 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • alkaline disposables
  • lithium
  • nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI106 Lithium-ion rechargeable4 x AA Kodak NiMH Pre-Charged rechargeables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • software cd-rom s-sw87
  • kodak easyshare
Os compatibility
  • windows xp/vista/7; mac os x 10.3.9+
  • windows xp or later; mac os x 10.3 or later
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSensor-shift Shake Reduction, 720p HD Movies, HDMI Output, Continuous Mode up to 11 fps at 5MP.Optical Image Stabilization, Smart Capture, Hot-Shoe, Detachable Vertical Grip.



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