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Kodak C135 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Kodak C135 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

Kodak C135
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Kodak C135 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Kodak C135 vs Kodak Z1485 IS, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Kodak. The sensor resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is very comparable but the C135 (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") enjoy different sensor size.

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The C135 was manufactured 3 years later than the Z1485 IS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the C135 scores vs the Z1485 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 C135 Z1485 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Kodak C135

 Z1485 IS C135 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension2.5"2.4"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Kodak Z1485 IS

 C135 Z1485 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Kodak C135 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak C135 provides exterior measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Kodak Z1485 IS has specifications of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak C135 vs Kodak Z1485 IS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the C135 versus the Z1485 IS.

Kodak C135 vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and Z1485 IS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the C135 and Z1485 IS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The C135 contains the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF tougher. The more modern C135 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak C135 vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography highlights
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/1.72")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography information
Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography information
53
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,250)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/1.72")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography details
Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography details
31
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proof
can't change focal length (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/1.72")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography factors
Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography factors
64
environment proof
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography highlights
31
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
37
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/1.72")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging factors
Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging factors
25
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Kodak C135 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Kodak Z1485 IS
 Kodak EasyShare C135Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
General Information
Make Kodak Kodak
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-10 2009-01-08
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 41.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4352 x 3264
Max native ISO 1250 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4" 2.5"
Resolution of display 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 model 2 x AA 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
Card slots 1 1
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