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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is very close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and SP-610UZ (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Z1485 IS was revealed 24 months earlier than the SP-610UZ making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z1485 IS grades vs the SP-610UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 Z1485 IS SP-610UZ 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 SP-610UZ Z1485 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ

 Z1485 IS SP-610UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS comes with outside measurements 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-610UZ has specifications of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z1485 IS against the SP-610UZ.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and SP-610UZ is 91 and 79 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and SP-610UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS has the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field easier. The more aged Z1485 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
does not have RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography info
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
does not have RAW support
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
great zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
57
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (616mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography info
37
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z1485 IS
Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
26
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISOlympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Olympus SP-610UZ
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4352 x 3264 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 405 grams (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $179 $299