Fujifilm XP80 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm XP80 and Kodak Z1485 IS, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm XP80 (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XP80 was manufactured 6 years after the Z1485 IS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm XP80 matches up vs the Z1485 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XP80 and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery and Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP80 features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while 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).

Compare the Fujifilm XP80 and Kodak Z1485 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 compared to the Z1485 IS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP80 and Z1485 IS is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP80 and Z1485 IS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP80 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm XP80 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP80 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.