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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Kodak Z915

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2009
Kodak Z915
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Released January 2009
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Kodak Z915 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Kodak Z1485 IS and Kodak Z915, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Kodak. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and Z915 (10MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and Z915 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was revealed at a similar time to the Z915 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z1485 IS grades vs the Z915 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Kodak Z915

 Z1485 IS Z915 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 Z915 Z1485 IS 

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Kodak Z915

 Z1485 IS Z915 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS features outside measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Kodak Z915 has measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z1485 IS and Kodak Z915 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the Z915.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and Z915 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and Z915.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Kodak Z1485 IS will result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography info
Kodak Z915 Portrait photography info
35
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW support
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Sports photography with Kodak Z915
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/1.72")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography advice
Kodak Z915 Travel photography advice
57
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
has built in flash
long zoom (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
37
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z915 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Kodak Z915
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISKodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Brand Kodak Kodak
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Kodak EasyShare Z915
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4352 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $179 $200