Kodak Z1485 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Leica. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z1485 IS was introduced 20 months prior to the D-LUX 5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z1485 IS matches up against the D-LUX 5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Leica D-LUX 5. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z1485 IS features physical dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Leica D-LUX 5 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the D-LUX 5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and D-LUX 5 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and D-LUX 5.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Kodak Z1485 IS will provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.