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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax W90

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax W90 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
  • Announced January 2009
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax W90 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Pentax W90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Pentax. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is pretty close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and W90 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Z1485 IS was introduced 13 months prior to the W90 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z1485 IS scores against the W90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Pentax W90

 Z1485 IS W90 

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 W90 Z1485 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Pentax W90

 Z1485 IS W90 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z1485 IS provides exterior dimensions 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 W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Pentax W90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z1485 IS and the W90.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and W90 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and W90.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Kodak Z1485 IS will render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography information
Pentax W90 Portrait photography information
35
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
no RAW support
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography features
Pentax W90 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
no RAW support
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography factors
Pentax W90 Sports photography factors
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
no phase detect autofocus
24
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Travel photography camera
57
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather sealing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax W90
37
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
37
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging info
Pentax W90 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Pentax W90
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISPentax Optio W90
General Information
Make Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Pentax Optio W90
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-02-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4352 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $179 $120