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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L20

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L20 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
Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L20 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and L20 (10MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and L20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Z1485 IS was unveiled within a month of the L20 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Z1485 IS matches up vs the L20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Nikon L20

 Z1485 IS L20 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 L20 Z1485 IS 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon L20

 Z1485 IS L20 
IntroducedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS offers outer measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon L20 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Z1485 IS against the L20.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and L20 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and L20.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Kodak Z1485 IS will resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon L20 Portrait photography details
34
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Street photography with Nikon L20
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW support
54
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L20
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography details
Nikon L20 Travel photography details
56
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
lighter than others in class (135g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L20 Landscape photography highlights
37
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
26
screen is a good size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z1485 IS
Vlogging with Nikon L20
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
24
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon L20
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISNikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Nikon Coolpix L20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4352 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 135 grams (0.30 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 All around 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 model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $179 $120