Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-6

Lets look a little more in depth at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is fairly close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and TG-6 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was introduced 11 years earlier than the TG-6 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z1485 IS scores versus the TG-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Olympus Tough TG-6. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-6 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS offers exterior measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus TG-6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z1485 IS and the TG-6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and TG-6 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and TG-6.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Kodak Z1485 IS will render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.