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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH5 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is fairly close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and FH5 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was revealed 24 months before the FH5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Z1485 IS matches up vs the FH5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Panasonic FH5

 Z1485 IS FH5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 FH5 Z1485 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic FH5

 Z1485 IS FH5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS comes with exterior measurements 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 FH5 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the FH5.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and FH5 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and FH5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FH5 will result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Portrait photography camera
35
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FH5
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than average (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography details
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography details
57
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average (121g)
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH5
37
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than average (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic FH5
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS18
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 41.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4352 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AEB
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
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 - 260 shots
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
Card slots One One
Launch cost $179 $169