Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L28

In this article, we are reviewing the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and L28 (20MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and L28 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Z1485 IS was unveiled 5 years earlier than the L28 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z1485 IS matches up against the L28 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Nikon Coolpix L28. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Nikon L28 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS features outside 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 L28 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the L28.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and L28 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and L28.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon L28 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.