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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic LX5 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Revealed December 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX7
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and LX5 (1/1.63") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was announced 3 years before the LX5 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z1485 IS matches up against the LX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Panasonic LX5

 Z1485 IS LX5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 LX5 Z1485 IS 
RevealedDecember 2011January 2009Newer by 35 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic LX5

 Z1485 IS LX5 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z1485 IS versus the LX5.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and LX5 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and LX5.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Kodak Z1485 IS will give more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography advice
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/1.72")
does not have RAW support
41
focusing manually
exports RAW files
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Street photography with Panasonic LX5
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.72")
does not have RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
more heavy than others (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic LX5 Sports photography features
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/1.72")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic LX5 Travel photography details
57
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (271 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography highlights
37
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/1.72")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
29
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (271 grams)
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic LX5
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-12-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 7.4 x 5.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 41.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4352 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 4.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 7.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $179 $294