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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 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-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and WG-M1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was announced 6 years earlier than the WG-M1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Z1485 IS matches up versus the WG-M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 Z1485 IS WG-M1 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimension2.5"1.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 WG-M1 Z1485 IS 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2009Fresher by 69 months

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Ricoh WG-M1

 Z1485 IS WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z1485 IS features exterior measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Z1485 IS and the WG-M1.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and WG-M1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and WG-M1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS has got the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The older Z1485 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography information
35
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
lack of RAW support
30
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
lack of RAW support
53
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography details
57
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
weather proof
good MP (14 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography advice
37
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
35
good MP (14MP)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z1485 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic port
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Make Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Ricoh WG-M1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-08 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4352 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/2.8
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 4.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 1.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $179 $2,000