Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH2
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Panasonic FH2
Z1485 IS | FH2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Kodak Z1485 IS
FH2 | Z1485 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic FH2
Z1485 IS | FH2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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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 |