Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX75
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
- Released June 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX70

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is relatively close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and FX75 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

The Z1485 IS was unveiled 16 months before the FX75 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Z1485 IS scores against the FX75 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Panasonic FX75 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Panasonic FX75
Z1485 IS | FX75 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Kodak Z1485 IS
FX75 | Z1485 IS | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 16 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic FX75
Z1485 IS | FX75 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS has got physical 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 FX75 has specifications of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic FX75 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z1485 IS versus the FX75.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and FX75 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and FX75.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The more aged Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FX70 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-06-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4352 x 3264 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.1 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
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 | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 7.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 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 | AVCHD Lite, 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 | 194g (0.43 pounds) | 165g (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $179 | $139 |