Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus XZ-1

Lets examine more in depth at the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Z1485 IS was unveiled 24 months prior to the XZ-1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z1485 IS scores versus the XZ-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Olympus XZ-1. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z1485 IS has got exterior dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-1 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Olympus XZ-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z1485 IS versus the XZ-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and XZ-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and XZ-1.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Kodak Z1485 IS will show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.