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Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Updated by Fujifilm X30
Kodak Z1485 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/1.72" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 X20 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X20 and Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") feature totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X20 was introduced 4 years after the Z1485 IS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X20 grades against the Z1485 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 Fujifilm X20 Z1485 IS 
RevealedApril 2013January 2009More modern by 53 months
Screen sizing2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Fujifilm X20

 Z1485 IS Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Kodak Z1485 IS

 Fujifilm X20 Z1485 IS 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 has got exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Kodak Z1485 IS has dimensions 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 X20 and Kodak Z1485 IS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the Z1485 IS.

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and Z1485 IS is 83 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and Z1485 IS.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Kodak Z1485 IS will provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X20 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography information
Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography information
47
manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (353g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography info
Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography info
52
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (270 shots)
has phase detect AF
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography details
Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography details
61
good battery (270 per charge)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (353 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography info
Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography info
55
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse function
37
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging details
Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging details
31
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (353 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Kodak Z1485 IS
 Fujifilm X20Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm X20 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-04-29 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/1.72"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 7.4 x 5.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 41.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4352 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 4.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 gr (0.78 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $500 $179