Fujifilm XP30 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm XP30 versus Kodak Z1485 IS, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XP30 was launched 2 years after the Z1485 IS which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades vs the Z1485 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery and Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP30 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Kodak Z1485 IS has sizing of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP30 versus Kodak Z1485 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the Z1485 IS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and Z1485 IS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and Z1485 IS.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP30 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The more recent Fujifilm XP30 will have a benefit in sensor tech.