Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic TS5

Below is a thorough review of the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic TS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and TS5 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z1485 IS was announced 5 years earlier than the TS5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z1485 IS grades against the TS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS offers outer measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the TS5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and TS5 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and TS5.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic TS5 will offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.