Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VR-330
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(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
- Revealed February 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus VR-320
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Overview
The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Olympus VR-330, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and VR-330 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Z1485 IS was released 3 years before the VR-330 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the Z1485 IS matches up vs the VR-330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Olympus VR-330. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Olympus VR-330
Z1485 IS | VR-330 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Kodak Z1485 IS
VR-330 | Z1485 IS | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | January 2009 | Newer by 25 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus VR-330
Z1485 IS | VR-330 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z1485 IS features outer dimensions 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 VR-330 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Olympus VR-330 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Z1485 IS versus the VR-330.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and VR-330 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and VR-330.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS contains the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged Z1485 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Olympus VR-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Olympus |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Olympus VR-330 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4352 x 3264 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.1 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194g (0.43 lb) | 158g (0.35 lb) |
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 Overall 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $179 | $220 |