Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH10

Lets look more closely at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is very similar but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and FH10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Z1485 IS was unveiled 5 years prior to the FH10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the Z1485 IS scores against the FH10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS enjoys physical measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH10 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic FH10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Z1485 IS versus the FH10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and FH10 is 91 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and FH10.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FH10 will deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.