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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7040

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7040 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 7040
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7040 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is very similar but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and 7040 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z1485 IS was launched 12 months before the 7040 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z1485 IS matches up vs the 7040 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Olympus 7040

 Z1485 IS 7040 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 7040 Z1485 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus 7040

 Z1485 IS 7040 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak Z1485 IS provides external 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 7040 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the 7040.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and 7040 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and 7040.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS comes with the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The older Z1485 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus 7040 Portrait photography details
34
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
does not have RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography features
Olympus 7040 Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Travel photography with Olympus 7040
56
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 7040 Landscape photography highlights
37
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging info
Olympus 7040 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus 7040
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISOlympus Stylus 7040
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Olympus Stylus 7040
Alternative name - mju 7040
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 measurements 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.1mm² 27.7mm²
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
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 144g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $179 $299