Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX78

Below is a thorough assessment of the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and FX78 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z1485 IS was launched 24 months prior to the FX78 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z1485 IS grades against the FX78 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS has external measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic FX78 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic FX78 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Z1485 IS against the FX78.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and FX78 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and FX78.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Kodak Z1485 IS will give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.