Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon P300

Lets look much closer at the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the P300 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and P300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was brought out 3 years earlier than the P300 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z1485 IS scores vs the P300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Nikon Coolpix P300. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Nikon P300 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS comes with external measurements 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 P300 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Nikon P300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Z1485 IS and the P300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and P300 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and P300.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Kodak Z1485 IS will show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.