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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH2 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is pretty close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and FH2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Z1485 IS was manufactured 24 months before the FH2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z1485 IS scores vs the FH2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Panasonic FH2

 Z1485 IS FH2 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 FH2 Z1485 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic FH2

 Z1485 IS FH2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS comes with external dimensions 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 FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic FH2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the FH2.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and FH2 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and FH2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS comes with the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier. The older Z1485 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
34
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/1.72")
lack of RAW format
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography details
Panasonic FH2 Street photography details
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/1.72")
lack of RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/1.72")
lack of phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (270 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
56
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery life (270 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
boasts touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
37
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/1.72")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
great battery life (270 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z1485 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic FH2
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS16
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4352 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 270 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $179 $149