Kodak Z1485 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.