Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax E85

On this page, we are reviewing the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and E85 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Z1485 IS was launched 8 months before the E85 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z1485 IS grades vs the E85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Pentax Optio E85. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS has got external measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Pentax E85 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Z1485 IS against the E85.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and E85 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and E85.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Kodak Z1485 IS will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.