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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH27 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is relatively close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and FH27 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Z1485 IS was unveiled 24 months before the FH27 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z1485 IS scores versus the FH27 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Panasonic FH27

 Z1485 IS FH27 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 FH27 Z1485 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic FH27

 Z1485 IS FH27 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS has got 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) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Panasonic FH27 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the FH27.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and FH27 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and FH27.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FH27 will result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography advice
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
lack of RAW format
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography features
Panasonic FH27 Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
lack of RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography highlights
57
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography features
37
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging info
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
32
decently wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic FH27
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine VI
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 area 41.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4352 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 99 x 57 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 life - 250 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $179 $229