Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon AW120

Below, we are comparing the Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon AW120, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the AW120 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and AW120 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z1485 IS was announced 6 years before the AW120 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the Z1485 IS matches up versus the AW120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Nikon Coolpix AW120. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Nikon AW120 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS has exterior dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon AW120 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon AW120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Z1485 IS and the AW120.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and AW120 is 91 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and AW120.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon AW120 will show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.