Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic TS10
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93 Imaging
36 Features
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Panasonic TS10
Z1485 IS | TS10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Kodak Z1485 IS
TS10 | Z1485 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic TS10
Z1485 IS | TS10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | |
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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 |