Casio EX-Z450 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

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.

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.

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.

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.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and Z1485 IS is 96 and 91 respectively.

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.