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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Announced December 2012
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively similar but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") have different sensor measurements.

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The Z1485 IS was announced 4 years earlier than the XZ-2 iHS which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z1485 IS matches up vs the XZ-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 Z1485 IS XZ-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 XZ-2 iHS Z1485 IS 
AnnouncedDecember 2012January 2009More modern by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 Z1485 IS XZ-2 iHS 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS has outer measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

See the Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the XZ-2 iHS.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and XZ-2 iHS is 91 and 85 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and XZ-2 iHS.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Kodak Z1485 IS will offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography features
35
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
has no RAW support
46
you can focus manually
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Street photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
has no RAW support
66
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (346 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (340 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography info
57
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
great battery life (340 CIPA)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (346 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography features
37
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
55
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z1485 IS
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
36
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (346 grams)
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISOlympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.4 x 5.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4352 x 3264 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 35
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 346 gr (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 216
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $179 $450