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Fujifilm Z37 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm Z37 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced July 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 Z37 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 Fujifilm Z37 Z1485 IS 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Fujifilm Z37

 Z1485 IS Fujifilm Z37 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Kodak Z1485 IS

 Fujifilm Z37 Z1485 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

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

Fujifilm Z37 vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography features
Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography features
Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography features
54
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others (125g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
57
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography factors
22
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
37
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Kodak Z1485 IS
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2009-01-08
Body design 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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)
Maximum 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 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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