Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus XZ-10

The following is a in depth comparison of the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and XZ-10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was manufactured 5 years prior to the XZ-10 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z1485 IS grades vs the XZ-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z1485 IS comes with outer measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has proportions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the XZ-10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and XZ-10 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and XZ-10.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Kodak Z1485 IS will give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.