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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX580 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is pretty similar but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and FX580 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The Z1485 IS was launched very close to the FX580 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Z1485 IS scores vs the FX580 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Panasonic FX580

 Z1485 IS FX580 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 FX580 Z1485 IS 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic FX580

 Z1485 IS FX580 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS features exterior measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Panasonic FX580 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the FX580.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and FX580 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and FX580.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Kodak Z1485 IS will offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW support
26
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic FX580 Street photography factors
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography details
56
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
37
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
30
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic FX580
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $179 $499