Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L22

Lets examine more closely at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the L22 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and L22 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was announced 13 months before the L22 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z1485 IS matches up versus the L22 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Nikon Coolpix L22. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Nikon L22 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z1485 IS features outside dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon L22 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L22 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Z1485 IS and the L22.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and L22 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and L22.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Kodak Z1485 IS will give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.