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Comparison of Pentax X90 and Kodak EasyShare Z981 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax X90 ×
Kodak EasyShare Z981 ×
General
ModelPentax X90Kodak EasyShare Z981
BrandPentaxKodak
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/http://www.kodak.com
Model numberX90Z981
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)12.114
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)1.53-
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
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)
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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
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)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 (64-3200), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400* (3 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, night portrait, backlight, self, landscape, night landscape, fireworks, sport, beach, snow, children, flower
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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