Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Below, we are analyzing the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus SP-800 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is fairly similar but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was announced 13 months before the SP-800 UZ making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z1485 IS scores versus the SP-800 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS has got outside measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z1485 IS versus the SP-800 UZ.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and SP-800 UZ is 91 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and SP-800 UZ.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS has got the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The older Z1485 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.