Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-3
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Pentax WG-3. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Pentax WG-3
Z1485 IS | WG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Kodak Z1485 IS
WG-3 | Z1485 IS | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | January 2009 | Newer by 55 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Pentax WG-3
Z1485 IS | WG-3 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Pentax WG-3 | |
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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 |