Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Lets look more closely at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus TG-1 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was released 4 years before the TG-1 iHS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z1485 IS grades against the TG-1 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS has external 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) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Z1485 IS against the TG-1 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and TG-1 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and TG-1 iHS.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Kodak Z1485 IS will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.