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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L19

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L19 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
  • Announced January 2009
Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L19 Overview

Lets look closer at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and L19 (8MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and L19 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z1485 IS was introduced about the same time to the L19 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Z1485 IS scores versus the L19 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Nikon L19

 Z1485 IS L19 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 L19 Z1485 IS 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon L19

 Z1485 IS L19 
IntroducedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L19 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z1485 IS comes with physical 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) while the Nikon L19 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon L19 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z1485 IS versus the L19.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L19 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and L19 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L19 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L19 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and L19.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Kodak Z1485 IS will offer greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L19 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L19 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L19 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L19 Portrait photography highlights
35
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
lacks RAW support
18
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (8MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography information
Nikon L19 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
lacks RAW support
54
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L19
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
lacks phase detect auto focus
15
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L19 as a Travel photography camera
57
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than competition in class (130g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (8MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon L19 Landscape photography details
37
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
21
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z1485 IS
Vlogging with Nikon L19
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
25
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L19 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon L19
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISNikon Coolpix L19
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Nikon Coolpix L19
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 7.4 x 5.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 41.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 8MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4352 x 3264 3264 x 2448
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.9 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $179 $0