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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Kodak Z1485 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/1.72" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Revealed October 2010
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Ricoh. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very comparable but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and G700SE (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The Z1485 IS was brought out 21 months earlier than the G700SE making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z1485 IS scores vs the G700SE for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Ricoh G700SE

 Z1485 IS G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 G700SE Z1485 IS 
RevealedOctober 2010January 2009More modern by 21 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Ricoh G700SE

 Z1485 IS G700SE 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS features external measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh G700SE in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the G700SE.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and G700SE is 91 and 88 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and G700SE.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Kodak Z1485 IS will produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography info
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography info
35
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/1.72")
no RAW format
29
manual focus
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography info
Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.72")
no RAW format
51
weather sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography information
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography information
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/1.72")
no phase detect autofocus
25
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography features
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography features
57
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
weather sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (307 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography info
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography info
37
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/1.72")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
40
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging details
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
23
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors (307 grams)
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Ricoh G700SE
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISRicoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Ricoh G700SE
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4352 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 307g (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $179 $0