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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Released January 2009
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Ricoh CX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and CX5 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z1485 IS was manufactured 3 years before the CX5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Z1485 IS scores vs the CX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Ricoh CX5

 Z1485 IS CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 CX5 Z1485 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 30 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Ricoh CX5

 Z1485 IS CX5 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z1485 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Ricoh CX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the CX5.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and CX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and CX5.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Kodak Z1485 IS will produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography features
35
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
has no RAW support
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography advice
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
has no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
57
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average (205g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography features
37
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Ricoh CX5
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISRicoh CX5
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Ricoh CX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4352 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 2 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $179 $399