Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX700

Let's look a little more in depth at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very comparable but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and FX700 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z1485 IS was brought out 18 months before the FX700 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z1485 IS matches up versus the FX700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z1485 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the FX700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and FX700 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and FX700.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS has got the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The older Z1485 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.