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Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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 JX500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm JX500 was released 3 years after the Z1485 IS which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades against the Z1485 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 Fujifilm JX500 Z1485 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Fujifilm JX500

 Z1485 IS Fujifilm JX500 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Kodak Z1485 IS

 Fujifilm JX500 Z1485 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Kodak Z1485 IS has dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the Z1485 IS.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and Z1485 IS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and Z1485 IS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JX500 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The newer Fujifilm JX500 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
Street photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
55
lighter than average in class (113g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography features
Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography features
31
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography advice
Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography advice
68
lighter than average in class (113g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Landscape photography camera
33
fairly wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging info
Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Kodak Z1485 IS
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 41.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4352 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 113g (0.25 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $90 $179