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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ 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
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was unveiled within a month of the SP-565UZ and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z1485 IS matches up versus the SP-565UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 Z1485 IS SP-565UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 SP-565UZ Z1485 IS 

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ

 Z1485 IS SP-565UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.5"2.5"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS provides outside dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Z1485 IS and the SP-565UZ.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and SP-565UZ is 91 and 72 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and SP-565UZ.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Kodak Z1485 IS will deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography info
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/1.72")
lack of RAW files
39
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/1.72")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography advice
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/1.72")
lack of phase detect AF
33
long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography factors
57
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography details
37
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/1.72")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
40
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
24
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISOlympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Olympus SP-565UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 41.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4352 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 143
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 413g (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 30
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 68
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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