Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SH-2

Its time to look closer at the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Olympus SH-2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is very comparable but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and SH-2 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was introduced 7 years before the SH-2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z1485 IS scores vs the SH-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z1485 IS provides outer dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-2 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Olympus SH-2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the SH-2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and SH-2 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and SH-2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus SH-2 will show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS will be behind in sensor technology.