Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S8000

Following is a thorough review of the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is very comparable but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and S8000 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z1485 IS was brought out 17 months earlier than the S8000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z1485 IS matches up vs the S8000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Nikon Coolpix S8000. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Nikon S8000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z1485 IS features outer 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 S8000 has proportions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Z1485 IS and the S8000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and S8000 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and S8000.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS features the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more aged Z1485 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.