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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 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 SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus SZ-11, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is fairly close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and SZ-11 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was released 3 years before the SZ-11 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z1485 IS matches up versus the SZ-11 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Olympus SZ-11

 Z1485 IS SZ-11 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 SZ-11 Z1485 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus SZ-11

 Z1485 IS SZ-11 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak Z1485 IS comes with outside measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z1485 IS and the SZ-11.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and SZ-11 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and SZ-11.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS includes the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The older Z1485 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-11
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-11
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lacks phase detect AF
43
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Travel photography camera
57
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competition (226g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography features
37
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus SZ-11
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISOlympus SZ-11
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Olympus SZ-11
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 - 200 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $179 $253