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Kodak M580 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Kodak M580 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

Kodak M580
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 59 x 56mm
  • Announced July 2009
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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Kodak M580 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Kodak M580 and Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Kodak. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is pretty comparable but the M580 (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") boast totally different sensor size.

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The M580 was announced 7 months after the Z1485 IS and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M580 grades vs the Z1485 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 M580 Z1485 IS 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Kodak M580

 Z1485 IS M580 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Kodak Z1485 IS

 M580 Z1485 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Kodak M580 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak M580 provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z1485 IS has measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the M580 versus the Z1485 IS.

Kodak M580 vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and Z1485 IS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M580 and Z1485 IS.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The M580 provides the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The newer M580 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Kodak M580 vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M580
Street photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography features
Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography factors
Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography factors
69
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography features
Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography features
46
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
37
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging advice
Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging advice
31
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Kodak M580 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Kodak Z1485 IS
 Kodak EasyShare M580Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
General Information
Company Kodak Kodak
Model type Kodak EasyShare M580 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-29 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.72"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.4 x 5.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4352 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.1
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 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 KLIC-7006 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $169 $179