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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Kodak Z1485 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/1.72" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is very similar but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and TG-320 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Z1485 IS was released 4 years before the TG-320 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z1485 IS grades against the TG-320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Olympus TG-320

 Z1485 IS TG-320 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 TG-320 Z1485 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 36 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus TG-320

 Z1485 IS TG-320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS has got 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-320 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the TG-320.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and TG-320 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and TG-320.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same MP but different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The older Z1485 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography features
Olympus TG-320 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than average in class (155g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography factors
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography information
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography information
57
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography highlights
37
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (150 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging details
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus TG-320
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISOlympus TG-320
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Olympus TG-320
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-08 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4352 x 3264 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 150 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $179 $0