Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Its time to take a deeper look at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was revealed 4 years prior to the WG-2 GPS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z1485 IS grades against the WG-2 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS has got external dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Z1485 IS against the WG-2 GPS.

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

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and WG-2 GPS.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.