Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic F5

On this page, we are looking at the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the F5 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and F5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Z1485 IS was launched 5 years prior to the F5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z1485 IS grades vs the F5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z1485 IS enjoys outer measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the F5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and F5 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and F5.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS has the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged Z1485 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.