Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ7

Below is a detailed analysis of the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and SZ7 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The Z1485 IS was brought out 4 years earlier than the SZ7 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Z1485 IS scores against the SZ7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS offers outside dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Z1485 IS and the SZ7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and SZ7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and SZ7.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS uses the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The older Z1485 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.