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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic TS10 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic TS10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and TS10 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Z1485 IS was released 12 months before the TS10 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z1485 IS scores vs the TS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Panasonic TS10

 Z1485 IS TS10 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 TS10 Z1485 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic TS10

 Z1485 IS TS10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS offers outside 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 TS10 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic TS10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the TS10.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and TS10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and TS10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS features the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The older Z1485 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS10
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Street photography with Panasonic TS10
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography advice
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography details
57
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
weather proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography features
37
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic TS10
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-08 2010-01-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 area 41.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4352 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 194g (0.43 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 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
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $179 $249