Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L100

Lets take a more detailed look at the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Nikon L100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and L100 (10MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and L100 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was manufactured within a month of the L100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z1485 IS matches up against the L100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Nikon Coolpix L100. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Nikon L100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z1485 IS has got exterior dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon L100 has proportions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Nikon L100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z1485 IS versus the L100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and L100 is 91 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and L100.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Kodak Z1485 IS will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively.