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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Kodak Z1485 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/1.72" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is fairly similar but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and FE-4030 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Z1485 IS was announced 12 months prior to the FE-4030 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Z1485 IS matches up vs the FE-4030 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Olympus FE-4030

 Z1485 IS FE-4030 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 FE-4030 Z1485 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus FE-4030

 Z1485 IS FE-4030 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z1485 IS has external 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 Olympus FE-4030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus FE-4030 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Z1485 IS versus the FE-4030.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and FE-4030 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and FE-4030.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS has got the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler. The older Z1485 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography information
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/1.72")
lack of RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography info
Olympus FE-4030 Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.72")
lack of RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/1.72")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
57
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4030
37
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/1.72")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
33
relatively wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging details
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
26
relatively wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus FE-4030
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISOlympus FE-4030
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Olympus FE-4030
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4352 x 3264 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 146g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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