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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is very similar but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and SZ1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z1485 IS was released 4 years before the SZ1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the Z1485 IS matches up versus the SZ1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Panasonic SZ1

 Z1485 IS SZ1 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 SZ1 Z1485 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 36 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic SZ1

 Z1485 IS SZ1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z1485 IS features 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) while the Panasonic SZ1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the SZ1.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and SZ1 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and SZ1.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic SZ1 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography highlights
34
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
does not have RAW format
34
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ1 Street photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
does not have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (131g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography advice
56
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than others in class (131 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Landscape photography camera
37
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z1485 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ1
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
32
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others in class (131g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic SZ1
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2012-01-09
Body design 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4352 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 131 gr (0.29 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 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
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $179 $179