Fujifilm Z35 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Here is a extended review of the Fujifilm Z35 and Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and Z1485 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm Z35 (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z35 was manufactured 7 months later than the Z1485 IS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores versus the Z1485 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery and Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z35 comes with external measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Kodak Z1485 IS has sizing of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z35 and Kodak Z1485 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 and the Z1485 IS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and Z1485 IS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and Z1485 IS.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z35 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Kodak Z1485 IS will render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm Z35 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.