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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 9000

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 9000 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Olympus 9000
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Olympus 9000

 Z1485 IS 9000 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 9000 Z1485 IS 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus 9000

 Z1485 IS 9000 
IntroducedJanuary 2009May 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus 9000
35
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW files
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (225g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/1.72")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography details
Olympus 9000 Travel photography details
57
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (225g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Landscape photography camera
37
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
27
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (225 grams)
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus 9000
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISOlympus Stylus 9000
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