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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Introduced March 2005
  • Old Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm S5 Pro
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 S3 Pro vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Kodak Z1485 IS, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and Z1485 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was brought out 4 years prior to the Z1485 IS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Kodak Z1485 IS being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro matches up vs the Z1485 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 Fujifilm S3 Pro Z1485 IS 
Screen resolution235k230kClearer screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 Z1485 IS Fujifilm S3 Pro 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009March 2005More modern by 46 months
Screen size2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Kodak Z1485 IS

 Fujifilm S3 Pro Z1485 IS 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro has got outer dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z1485 IS has dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Kodak Z1485 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs the Z1485 IS.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Z1485 IS is 54 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Z1485 IS.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S3 Pro featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Kodak Z1485 IS will provide you with extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S3 Pro will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography info
Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography info
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
35
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography features
Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography features
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than others (930g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
47
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography details
Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography details
50
lighter than others (930g)
environment sealing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
57
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is small (2 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
37
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Vlogging with Kodak Z1485 IS
9
can't shoot video
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Kodak Z1485 IS
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProKodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2005-03-16 2009-01-08
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.72"
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 7.4 x 5.55mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 41.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4256 x 2848 4352 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
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
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.1
Macro focus range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 4.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2" 2.5"
Screen resolution 235k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 94 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 15.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 930 grams (2.05 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 346 not tested
Other
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $179