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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-3 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-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Pentax WG-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Pentax. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is fairly close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and WG-3 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Z1485 IS was revealed 5 years earlier than the WG-3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Z1485 IS scores against the WG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Pentax WG-3

 Z1485 IS WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 WG-3 Z1485 IS 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2009Newer by 55 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Pentax WG-3

 Z1485 IS WG-3 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS provides outside measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Pentax WG-3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z1485 IS and the WG-3.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and WG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and WG-3.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Pentax WG-3 will result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW files
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography information
Pentax WG-3 Street photography information
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography info
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography info
57
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3
37
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
54
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
36
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Pentax WG-3
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISPentax WG-3
General Information
Make Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Pentax WG-3
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-08 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4352 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 launch $179 $300