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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Kodak Z1485 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/1.72" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is fairly close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and WG-2 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was brought out 4 years before the WG-2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Z1485 IS matches up vs the WG-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Pentax WG-2

 Z1485 IS WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 WG-2 Z1485 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Pentax WG-2

 Z1485 IS WG-2 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS provides physical dimensions 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 WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z1485 IS versus the WG-2.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and WG-2 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and WG-2.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax WG-2 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
no RAW files
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Street photography with Pentax WG-2
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
no RAW files
54
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
no phase detect autofocus
38
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Travel photography camera
56
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
37
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging details
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
30
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external mic support
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Pentax WG-2
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISPentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Pentax Optio WG-2
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4352 x 3264 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 life - 260 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $179 $350