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Canon G12 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon G12 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Superseded the Canon G11
  • Renewed by Canon G15
Kodak Z1485 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/1.72" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon G12 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon G12 versus Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and Z1485 IS (14MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") feature different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was manufactured 2 years later than the Z1485 IS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G12 grades versus the Z1485 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 G12 Z1485 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Canon G12

 Z1485 IS G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and Kodak Z1485 IS

 G12 Z1485 IS 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon G12 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 has got exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Kodak Z1485 IS has proportions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the G12 against the Z1485 IS.

Canon G12 vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and Z1485 IS is 83 and 91 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and Z1485 IS.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G12 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Kodak Z1485 IS will deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger G12 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G12 vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography details
Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography details
47
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Street photography camera
64
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (401 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G12
Sports photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (370 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G12
Travel photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
60
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (401g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G12
Landscape photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
49
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
37
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging details
Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging details
60
really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (401 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Canon G12 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Kodak Z1485 IS
 Canon PowerShot G12Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.72"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.4 x 5.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4352 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401g (0.88 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-7L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $600 $179