Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS80

The following is a detailed analysis of the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic ZS80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and ZS80 (20MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and ZS80 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Z1485 IS was brought out 10 years earlier than the ZS80 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z1485 IS matches up vs the ZS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the ZS80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and ZS80 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and ZS80.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS80 will offer more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.