Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VR-340

Below is a thorough overview of the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and VR-340 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was revealed 4 years prior to the VR-340 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z1485 IS grades against the VR-340 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Olympus VR-340. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Olympus VR-340 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS offers outer measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus VR-340 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Z1485 IS against the VR-340.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and VR-340 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and VR-340.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus VR-340 will give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.