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Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm T500 (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") enjoy totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm T500 was released 4 years after the Z1485 IS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm T500 grades versus the Z1485 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 Fujifilm T500 Z1485 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Fujifilm T500

 Z1485 IS Fujifilm T500 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Kodak Z1485 IS

 Fujifilm T500 Z1485 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Kodak Z1485 IS has measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the Z1485 IS.

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and Z1485 IS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and Z1485 IS.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm T500 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Fujifilm T500 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm T500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/1.72")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography info
Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.72")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography information
Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/1.72")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography information
Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography information
75
lighter than average (136g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
57
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
37
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/1.72")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average (136g)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Kodak Z1485 IS
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-01-08
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 41.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4352 x 3264
Highest native ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.1
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 136g (0.30 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $179