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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Kodak Z1485 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/1.72" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and VH-515 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z1485 IS was revealed 4 years before the VH-515 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z1485 IS grades versus the VH-515 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Olympus VH-515

 Z1485 IS VH-515 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 VH-515 Z1485 IS 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2009More recent by 44 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus VH-515

 Z1485 IS VH-515 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS comes with outer dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VH-515 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z1485 IS and the VH-515.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and VH-515 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and VH-515.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Kodak Z1485 IS will give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography features
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW files
27
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography features
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography features
57
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
supports touch to focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography factors
37
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
37
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
35
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus VH-515
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISOlympus VH-515
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Olympus VH-515
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4352 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $179 $648