Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 9000
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 9000 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Other Name is mju 9000

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 9000 Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is pretty close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and 9000 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

The Z1485 IS was announced 4 months before the 9000 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z1485 IS matches up versus the 9000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 9000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Olympus Stylus 9000. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Olympus 9000
Z1485 IS | 9000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Kodak Z1485 IS
9000 | Z1485 IS | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus 9000
Z1485 IS | 9000 | |||
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Introduced | January 2009 | ![]() | May 2009 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS features outside dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus 9000 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus 9000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the 9000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and 9000 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and 9000.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Kodak Z1485 IS will result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 9000 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Olympus Stylus 9000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Olympus |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Olympus Stylus 9000 |
Also called | - | mju 9000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4352 x 3264 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.1 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 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 input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 pounds) | 225 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $179 | $300 |