Fujifilm Z37 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm Z37 vs 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 Z37 (10MP) and Z1485 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm Z37 (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z37 was released 7 months later than the Z1485 IS so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up vs the Z1485 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z37 comes with outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Kodak Z1485 IS has specifications of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z37 vs Kodak Z1485 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the Z1485 IS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and Z1485 IS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and Z1485 IS.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z37 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Kodak Z1485 IS will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm Z37 provides an edge in sensor technology.