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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and FS25 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Z1485 IS was revealed very close to the FS25 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the Z1485 IS grades against the FS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Panasonic FS25

 Z1485 IS FS25 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 FS25 Z1485 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic FS25

 Z1485 IS FS25 
IntroducedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS provides outer 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 FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Panasonic FS25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z1485 IS versus the FS25.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and FS25 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and FS25.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Kodak Z1485 IS will produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography advice
35
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/1.72")
no RAW files
26
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.72")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/1.72")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
57
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
37
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/1.72")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic FS25
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 41.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4352 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 ID 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $179 $230