Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax W60

In this write-up, we are looking at the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and W60 (10MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and W60 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Z1485 IS was brought out 5 months prior to the W60 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Z1485 IS matches up against the W60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS comes with outer measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the W60.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and W60 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and W60.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Kodak Z1485 IS will offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.