Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital III

On this page, we will be contrasting the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z1485 IS was revealed 6 months before the GR Digital III so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z1485 IS matches up against the GR Digital III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Ricoh GR Digital III. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS enjoys physical measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z1485 IS versus the GR Digital III.

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

Typically, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and GR Digital III.

As you can tell, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Kodak Z1485 IS will provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.