Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus 8000

Following is a detailed overview of the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is very well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and 8000 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Z1485 IS was manufactured 5 months prior to the 8000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Z1485 IS scores against the 8000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Olympus 8000 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z1485 IS enjoys 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) and the Olympus 8000 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Z1485 IS and the 8000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and 8000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and 8000.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Kodak Z1485 IS will give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.