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Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(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
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
  • 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.

Photography Glossary

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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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 EX-Z450 Z1485 IS 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 8 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Casio EX-Z450

 Z1485 IS EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Kodak Z1485 IS

 EX-Z450 Z1485 IS 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography advice
Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
55
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
57
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography information
Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography information
37
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
37
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging info
Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging info
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Kodak Z1485 IS
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
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