Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z1485 IS
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![Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450/Casio-EX-Z450-front.jpg)
![Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/angled/Kodak_EasyShare_Z1485_IS_0.jpg)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
- Announced August 2009
(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
- Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-Z450 and Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") use different sensor size.
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The EX-Z450 was launched 8 months after the Z1485 IS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z450 grades against the Z1485 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Kodak Z1485 IS
EX-Z450 | Z1485 IS | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 8 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Casio EX-Z450
Z1485 IS | EX-Z450 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Kodak Z1485 IS
EX-Z450 | Z1485 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 has physical dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Kodak Z1485 IS has proportions 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-Z450 and Kodak Z1485 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the Z1485 IS.
![Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-Z1485-IS-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and Z1485 IS is 96 and 91 respectively.
![Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-Z1485-IS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and Z1485 IS.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z450 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Kodak Z1485 IS will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z450 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
![Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-Z1485-IS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-Z1485-IS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Kodak |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-08-18 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.72" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.4 x 5.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4352 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/2.8-5.1 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128 grams (0.28 pounds) | 194 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $229 | $179 |