Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-70

Lets look closer at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Ricoh. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and WG-70 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z1485 IS was launched 12 years before the WG-70 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z1485 IS grades vs the WG-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Ricoh WG-70. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS has got exterior measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the WG-70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and WG-70 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and WG-70.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Ricoh WG-70 will give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.