Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak Z1485 IS
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
- Released August 2009
(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
- Introduced January 2009

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Kodak. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") use totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-Z90 was unveiled 8 months later than the Z1485 IS and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z90 grades versus the Z1485 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Kodak Z1485 IS
EX-Z90 | Z1485 IS | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 8 months |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Casio EX-Z90
Z1485 IS | EX-Z90 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Kodak Z1485 IS
EX-Z90 | Z1485 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 offers exterior measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Kodak Z1485 IS has specifications of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z90 versus Kodak Z1485 IS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z90 against the Z1485 IS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and Z1485 IS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and Z1485 IS.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z90 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Kodak Z1485 IS will provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z90 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Kodak |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-08-18 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4352 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.1 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) | 194 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-60 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $150 | $179 |