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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX75 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 FX75
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Panasonic FX75

 Z1485 IS FX75 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 FX75 Z1485 IS 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 16 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic FX75

 Z1485 IS FX75 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography advice
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
has no RAW format
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography info
Panasonic FX75 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Travel photography camera
57
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Landscape photography camera
37
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
37
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic FX75
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
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