Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Below, we are matching up the Kodak Z1485 IS and Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is very well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Z1485 IS was brought out 5 years earlier than the WG-3 GPS which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the Z1485 IS scores vs the WG-3 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS has got external measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z1485 IS versus the WG-3 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and WG-3 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and WG-3 GPS.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.