Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L610

Here is a complete assessment of the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L610, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the L610 (16MP) is relatively close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and L610 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Z1485 IS was unveiled 4 years prior to the L610 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z1485 IS matches up vs the L610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Nikon Coolpix L610. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Nikon L610 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z1485 IS has got external dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon L610 has sizing of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L610 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the L610.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and L610 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and L610.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon L610 will result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.