Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SZ-10

Let's look more in depth at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SZ-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is fairly close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and SZ-10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z1485 IS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the SZ-10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z1485 IS matches up versus the SZ-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Olympus SZ-10. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS has outer measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has specifications of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Z1485 IS and the SZ-10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and SZ-10 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and SZ-10.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS features the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.