Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-20

In this article, we are evaluating the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and WG-20 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was launched 6 years earlier than the WG-20 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the Z1485 IS grades versus the WG-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Ricoh WG-20. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS has got outside measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Z1485 IS and the WG-20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and WG-20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and WG-20.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS offers the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged Z1485 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.