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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VR-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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • New Model is Olympus VR-330
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Olympus VR-320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and VR-320 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z1485 IS was manufactured 3 years prior to the VR-320 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Z1485 IS scores versus the VR-320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Z1485 IS VR-320 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

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

 VR-320 Z1485 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 30 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

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

 Z1485 IS VR-320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS has exterior measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Olympus VR-320 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Z1485 IS versus the VR-320.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and VR-320 is 91 and 94 respectively.

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

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and VR-320.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The more aged Z1485 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography highlights
35
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
lacks RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography info
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography info
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography information
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography information
57
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (158g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography highlights
37
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
42
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging info
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus VR-320
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISOlympus VR-320
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Olympus VR-320
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 4:3
Highest resolution 4352 x 3264 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
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 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 model 2 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $179 $179