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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Kodak Z1485 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/1.72" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-310, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is very close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and TG-310 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was introduced 24 months earlier than the TG-310 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z1485 IS matches up against the TG-310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Olympus TG-310

 Z1485 IS TG-310 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 TG-310 Z1485 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus TG-310

 Z1485 IS TG-310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to take into account 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") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus TG-310 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-310 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the TG-310.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and TG-310 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and TG-310.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS uses the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The older Z1485 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
does not have RAW support
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Street photography with Olympus TG-310
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
does not have RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography information
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography information
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography features
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography features
57
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competitors (155g)
weather proof
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (150 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
37
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (150 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (155g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus TG-310
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISOlympus TG-310
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Olympus TG-310
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4352 x 3264 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 150 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
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