Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH6

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is fairly close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and FH6 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was brought out 4 years earlier than the FH6 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z1485 IS grades against the FH6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z1485 IS provides exterior 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 FH6 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the FH6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and FH6 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and FH6.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS includes the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The older Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.