Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ3
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Panasonic SZ3
Z1485 IS | SZ3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Kodak Z1485 IS
SZ3 | Z1485 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 48 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic SZ3
Z1485 IS | SZ3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Contrast the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
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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 |