Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus E-PL8

The following is a extended comparison of the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Olympus E-PL8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the E-PL8 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was brought out 8 years prior to the E-PL8 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z1485 IS being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z1485 IS matches up versus the E-PL8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Olympus PEN E-PL8. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS has got exterior measurements 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 Olympus E-PL8 has specifications of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Z1485 IS against the E-PL8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and E-PL8 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and E-PL8.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus E-PL8 will give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.