Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L26

Here is a extended comparison of the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the L26 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and L26 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z1485 IS was introduced 4 years before the L26 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z1485 IS grades vs the L26 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Nikon Coolpix L26. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Nikon L26 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS has got physical dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon L26 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L26 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Z1485 IS against the L26.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and L26 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and L26.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon L26 will give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.