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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Kodak Z1485 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/1.72" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and FE-47 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was introduced 12 months before the FE-47 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z1485 IS scores versus the FE-47 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Olympus FE-47

 Z1485 IS FE-47 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 FE-47 Z1485 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus FE-47

 Z1485 IS FE-47 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS comes with exterior measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-47 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus FE-47 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Z1485 IS versus the FE-47.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and FE-47 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and FE-47.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS features the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The more aged Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography features
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography features
Olympus FE-47 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW support
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography advice
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
57
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-47
37
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus FE-47
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISOlympus FE-47
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Olympus FE-47
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4352 x 3264 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 204g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $179 $0