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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic S1

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic S1 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 S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic S1 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and S1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z1485 IS was unveiled 24 months earlier than the S1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z1485 IS scores versus the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Panasonic S1

 Z1485 IS S1 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 S1 Z1485 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic S1

 Z1485 IS S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS provides outer measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the S1.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and S1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and S1.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Kodak Z1485 IS will result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography information
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic S1 Sports photography information
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
57
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition (117 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
37
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic S1 Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic S1
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4352 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 life - 240 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $179 $269