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Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released November 2009
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Kodak. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and Z1485 IS (14MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") feature different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FC150 was brought out 11 months after the Z1485 IS so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-FC150 scores against the Z1485 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 EX-FC150 Z1485 IS 
LaunchedNovember 2009January 2009Newer by 11 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Casio EX-FC150

 Z1485 IS EX-FC150 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Kodak Z1485 IS

 EX-FC150 Z1485 IS 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Kodak Z1485 IS has dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Casio EX-FC150 versus Kodak Z1485 IS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the Z1485 IS.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and Z1485 IS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and Z1485 IS.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FC150 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Kodak Z1485 IS will offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher EX-FC150 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography advice
Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography advice
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography advice
Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
30
high max frames per second (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography highlights
Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
56
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography info
Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography info
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
37
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging information
Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Kodak Z1485 IS
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-11-16 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.72"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.4 x 5.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4352 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173g (0.38 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-40 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $350 $179