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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ505
Kodak Z1485 IS
(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
  • Announced January 2009
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is pretty close but the JZ500 (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") have different sensor sizing.

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The JZ500 was manufactured 18 months after the Z1485 IS which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the JZ500 matches up versus the Z1485 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 JZ500 Z1485 IS 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2009More modern by 18 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 Z1485 IS JZ500 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Kodak Z1485 IS

 JZ500 Z1485 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z1485 IS has specifications of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the JZ500 and the Z1485 IS.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and Z1485 IS is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and Z1485 IS.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The JZ500 features the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh more difficult. The newer JZ500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography features
Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography highlights
Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography highlights
67
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
37
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging advice
Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging advice
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Kodak Z1485 IS
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Kodak
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
Also called as FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.72"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.4 x 5.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4352 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $230 $179