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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is very similar but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and SZ3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was manufactured 5 years before the SZ3 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z1485 IS grades versus the SZ3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Panasonic SZ3

 Z1485 IS SZ3 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 SZ3 Z1485 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic SZ3

 Z1485 IS SZ3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z1485 IS has outer dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Z1485 IS and the SZ3.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and SZ3 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and SZ3.

Plainly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic SZ3 will offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ3
35
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/1.72")
no RAW files
30
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.72")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ3
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/1.72")
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ3
57
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average (126 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography info
37
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/1.72")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic SZ3
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4352 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 126 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 One One
Pricing at release $179 $150