Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L120

Let's look much closer at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon L120, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the L120 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and L120 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z1485 IS was introduced 3 years before the L120 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z1485 IS matches up vs the L120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Nikon Coolpix L120. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Nikon L120 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS provides outer measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon L120 has specifications of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the L120.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and L120 is 91 and 75 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and L120.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS has got the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier. The older Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.