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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released August 2011
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and FX90 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was introduced 3 years before the FX90 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Z1485 IS matches up versus the FX90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Panasonic FX90

 Z1485 IS FX90 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 FX90 Z1485 IS 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 32 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic FX90

 Z1485 IS FX90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS offers 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 FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Panasonic FX90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Z1485 IS versus the FX90.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and FX90 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and FX90.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Kodak Z1485 IS will produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography advice
35
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography info
Panasonic FX90 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FX90
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography features
57
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
provides touch focus
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery (200 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography info
37
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
36
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
33
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic FX90
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4352 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $179 $227