Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR

In this write-up, we are comparing the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is very well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and SZ-30MR (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Z1485 IS was manufactured 3 years prior to the SZ-30MR and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z1485 IS matches up vs the SZ-30MR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Olympus SZ-30MR. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS provides physical dimensions 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-30MR has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z1485 IS versus the SZ-30MR.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and SZ-30MR is 91 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and SZ-30MR.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus SZ-30MR will give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.