Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Here, we are reviewing the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is very well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Z1485 IS was introduced 5 years earlier than the TG-830 iHS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z1485 IS matches up versus the TG-830 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Olympus TG-830 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS enjoys external dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Z1485 IS and the TG-830 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and TG-830 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and TG-830 iHS.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.