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Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2009
Kodak Z1485 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/1.72" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 Z30 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and Z1485 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z30 was brought out 2 months after the Z1485 IS which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores against the Z1485 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 Fujifilm Z30 Z1485 IS 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Fujifilm Z30

 Z1485 IS Fujifilm Z30 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Kodak Z1485 IS

 Fujifilm Z30 Z1485 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 comes with outer dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z1485 IS has proportions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the Z1485 IS.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and Z1485 IS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and Z1485 IS.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Kodak Z1485 IS will produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
Street photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
55
lighter than competition in class (110g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography features
Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
56
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
37
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging advice
Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Kodak Z1485 IS
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-17 2009-01-08
Physical type 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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4352 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focusing range 8cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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-45 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $150 $179