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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic S3

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Kodak Z1485 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/1.72" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and S3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Z1485 IS was announced 24 months earlier than the S3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z1485 IS scores against the S3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Panasonic S3

 Z1485 IS S3 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 S3 Z1485 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic S3

 Z1485 IS S3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS has got outside dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic S3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the S3.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and S3 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and S3.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS has the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more aged Z1485 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography features
35
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
does not have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic S3
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
does not have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Travel photography camera
57
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography features
37
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic S3 Vlogging information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic S3
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 41.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4352 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
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 Overall 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 - 250 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 1 1
Launch cost $179 $110