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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and FH3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z1485 IS was announced 12 months earlier than the FH3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Z1485 IS grades against the FH3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Panasonic FH3

 Z1485 IS FH3 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 FH3 Z1485 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic FH3

 Z1485 IS FH3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS has got outside dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z1485 IS against the FH3.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and FH3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and FH3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS uses the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more aged Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
35
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/1.72")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography information
Panasonic FH3 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.72")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography features
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/1.72")
no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography details
57
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
37
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/1.72")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic FH3
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4352 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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 rate 2.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $179 $160