Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Its time to take a deeper look at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Ricoh. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is pretty close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Z1485 IS was launched 6 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z1485 IS scores vs the WG-4 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Z1485 IS has 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) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z1485 IS and the WG-4 GPS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and WG-4 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.