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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and FX48 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Z1485 IS was announced at a similar time to the FX48 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z1485 IS scores against the FX48 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Panasonic FX48

 Z1485 IS FX48 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 FX48 Z1485 IS 

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic FX48

 Z1485 IS FX48 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z1485 IS has outside 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) and the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the FX48.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and FX48 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and FX48.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Kodak Z1485 IS will produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography details
35
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
does not have RAW support
27
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Street photography factors
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography details
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography features
57
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography factors
37
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic FX48
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 area 41.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4352 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 150 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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