Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-80

Following is a extended overview of the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and WG-80 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was revealed 14 years earlier than the WG-80 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z1485 IS grades versus the WG-80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Ricoh WG-80. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z1485 IS provides outer dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Z1485 IS and the WG-80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and WG-80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and WG-80.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Ricoh WG-80 will show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.