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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-820UZ
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z1485 IS was revealed 4 years earlier than the SP-820UZ and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z1485 IS matches up vs the SP-820UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 Z1485 IS SP-820UZ 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 SP-820UZ Z1485 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2009Fresher by 44 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ

 Z1485 IS SP-820UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS features outer dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Z1485 IS and the SP-820UZ.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and SP-820UZ is 91 and 69 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and SP-820UZ.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS contains the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier. The older Z1485 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
34
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
lack of RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
lack of RAW format
37
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
lack of phase detect AF
32
great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
56
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (22mm)
long zoom (896mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (485 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography features
37
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
35
rather wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging info
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
25
rather wide (22mm)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing mic support
heavier than average (485g)
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4352 x 3264 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 485 gr (1.07 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $179 $299