Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SZ-11
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Olympus SZ-11. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Olympus SZ-11
Z1485 IS | SZ-11 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Kodak Z1485 IS
SZ-11 | Z1485 IS | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | January 2009 | Fresher by 31 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus SZ-11
Z1485 IS | SZ-11 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus SZ-11 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Olympus SZ-11 | |
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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 |