Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is very well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z1485 IS was brought out 5 years before the SZ-16 iHS and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Z1485 IS scores against the SZ-16 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS comes with physical measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Z1485 IS against the SZ-16 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and SZ-16 iHS is 91 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and SZ-16 iHS.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS will give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.