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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7030

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs

Kodak Z1485 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/1.72" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 7030
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7030 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is very close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and 7030 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Z1485 IS was unveiled 12 months before the 7030 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z1485 IS scores versus the 7030 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Olympus 7030

 Z1485 IS 7030 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 7030 Z1485 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus 7030

 Z1485 IS 7030 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS has got outside dimensions 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 7030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7030 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the 7030.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and 7030 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and 7030.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS uses the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more aged Z1485 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus 7030
34
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
lack of RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Street photography with Olympus 7030
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography features
Olympus 7030 Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography details
Olympus 7030 Travel photography details
56
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Landscape photography camera
37
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging details
Olympus 7030 Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus 7030
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISOlympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Olympus Stylus 7030
Also called - mju 7030
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Peak resolution 4352 x 3264 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.70 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 194g (0.43 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $179 $179