Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh G900

Lets look more closely at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh G900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and G900 (20MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and G900 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The Z1485 IS was launched 10 years prior to the G900 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Z1485 IS scores against the G900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Ricoh G900. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS features exterior dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh G900 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the G900.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and G900 is 91 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and G900.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh G900 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.