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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Kodak Z1485 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/1.72" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Ricoh WG-70

 Z1485 IS WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 WG-70 Z1485 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2020January 2009More recent by 134 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Ricoh WG-70

 Z1485 IS WG-70 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

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

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

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.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography features
35
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/1.72")
no RAW files
42
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/1.72")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography info
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/1.72")
no phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
57
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography highlights
37
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/1.72")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Ricoh WG-70
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISRicoh WG-70
General Information
Company Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Ricoh WG-70
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-08 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4352 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off On, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $179 $280