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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2009
Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Succeeded the Leica D-LUX 5
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Leica. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Z1485 IS was introduced 4 years before the D-Lux 6 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z1485 IS grades versus the D-Lux 6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Leica D-Lux 6

 Z1485 IS D-Lux 6 

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 D-Lux 6 Z1485 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2009Fresher by 44 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Leica D-Lux 6

 Z1485 IS D-Lux 6 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z1485 IS offers outer dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Leica D-Lux 6 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z1485 IS versus the D-Lux 6.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and D-Lux 6 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and D-Lux 6.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Kodak Z1485 IS will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography advice
Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography advice
35
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
41
manual focus
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography highlights
Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography information
Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography information
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/1.72")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (330 per charge)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
Leica D-Lux 6 as a Travel photography camera
57
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
great battery life (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition in class (298 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography factors
Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography factors
37
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
57
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (330 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Vlogging camera
Leica D-Lux 6 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
32
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (298 grams)
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Leica D-Lux 6
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISLeica D-Lux 6
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Leica
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Leica D-Lux 6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.4 x 5.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4352 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 298 grams (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 330 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $179 $1,600