Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

In this article, we are comparing the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is very comparable but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Z1485 IS was unveiled 6 years earlier than the TG-850 iHS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Z1485 IS grades vs the TG-850 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS comes with outer 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) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the TG-850 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and TG-850 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and TG-850 iHS.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS will be behind in sensor tech.