Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX5
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX5 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
- Released January 2009
(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

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.

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.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Ricoh CX5. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Ricoh CX5
Z1485 IS | CX5 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Kodak Z1485 IS
CX5 | Z1485 IS | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 30 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Ricoh CX5
Z1485 IS | CX5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Ricoh CX5 | |
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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 |