Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH8

Below is a detailed review of the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and FH8 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The Z1485 IS was released 4 years before the FH8 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z1485 IS matches up vs the FH8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z1485 IS has got external dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the FH8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and FH8 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and FH8.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FH8 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.