Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic TS3

Lets look more closely at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly similar but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and TS3 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Z1485 IS was revealed 3 years earlier than the TS3 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z1485 IS scores vs the TS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS offers outer dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic TS3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Z1485 IS against the TS3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and TS3 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and TS3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Kodak Z1485 IS will offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.