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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic TS2 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS3
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly similar but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and TS2 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was launched 12 months before the TS2 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Z1485 IS grades against the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Panasonic TS2

 Z1485 IS TS2 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 TS2 Z1485 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic TS2

 Z1485 IS TS2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z1485 IS has exterior dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic TS2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the TS2.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and TS2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and TS2.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS features the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more aged Z1485 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
34
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography features
Panasonic TS2 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/1.72")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
56
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
weather proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
37
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging info
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic TS2
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-08 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 surface area 41.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $179 $350