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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Kodak Z1485 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/1.72" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is very close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and FH20 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z1485 IS was brought out 12 months earlier than the FH20 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z1485 IS grades vs the FH20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Panasonic FH20

 Z1485 IS FH20 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 FH20 Z1485 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic FH20

 Z1485 IS FH20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS has got outer measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Z1485 IS against the FH20.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and FH20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and FH20.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS includes the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged Z1485 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography factors
34
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
no RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography features
Panasonic FH20 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH20
56
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
37
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
37
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic FH20
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4352 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $179 $179