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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7000

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7000 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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7000
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7000 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is very similar but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and 7000 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z1485 IS was brought out about the same time to the 7000 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z1485 IS grades against the 7000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Olympus 7000

 Z1485 IS 7000 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 7000 Z1485 IS 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus 7000

 Z1485 IS 7000 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS provides physical dimensions 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 7000 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the 7000.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and 7000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and 7000.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Kodak Z1485 IS will offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus 7000 Portrait photography details
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/1.72")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Street photography with Olympus 7000
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/1.72")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography highlights
Olympus 7000 Sports photography highlights
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/1.72")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus 7000 Travel photography advice
57
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
flash built-in
long zoom (260mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus 7000 Landscape photography info
37
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/1.72")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
32
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus 7000 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus 7000
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISOlympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Olympus Stylus 7000
Otherwise known as - mju 7000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4352 x 3264 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 172g (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $179 $280