Clicky

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-4
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Olympus TG-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is pretty close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and TG-3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

The Z1485 IS was manufactured 6 years before the TG-3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z1485 IS matches up vs the TG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming
	
	

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Olympus TG-3

 Z1485 IS TG-3 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 TG-3 Z1485 IS 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2009More modern by 63 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus TG-3

 Z1485 IS TG-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS provides physical measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Olympus TG-3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the TG-3.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and TG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and TG-3.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus TG-3 will render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography highlights
35
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW support
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Street photography with Olympus TG-3
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (247g)
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography information
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography information
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/1.72")
lack of phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery pack (330 shots)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography info
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography info
57
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (247 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-3
37
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
56
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery pack (330 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z1485 IS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-3
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
34
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
heavier than others in class (247g)
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus TG-3
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISOlympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Olympus Tough TG-3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-08 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4352 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 247g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 330 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $179 $350