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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-10 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
  • Launched January 2009
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Kodak Z1485 IS and Pentax WG-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and WG-10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z1485 IS was announced 5 years before the WG-10 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z1485 IS scores against the WG-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Pentax WG-10

 Z1485 IS WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 WG-10 Z1485 IS 
RevealedJune 2013January 2009Fresher by 54 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Pentax WG-10

 Z1485 IS WG-10 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS comes with external dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Z1485 IS against the WG-10.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and WG-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and WG-10.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS features the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF easier. The older Z1485 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW files
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography advice
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography info
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography info
57
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather sealing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
37
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging info
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Pentax WG-10
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISPentax WG-10
General Information
Make Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Pentax WG-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-08 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 1.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 260 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $179 $0