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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and ZR1 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was brought out 6 months before the ZR1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Z1485 IS scores versus the ZR1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Panasonic ZR1

 Z1485 IS ZR1 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 ZR1 Z1485 IS 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic ZR1

 Z1485 IS ZR1 
IntroducedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z1485 IS comes with physical dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Z1485 IS and the ZR1.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and ZR1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and ZR1.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Kodak Z1485 IS will give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR1
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/1.72")
no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Street photography with Panasonic ZR1
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.72")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography advice
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/1.72")
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR1
57
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Landscape photography camera
37
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/1.72")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
28
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic ZR1
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4352 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $179 $280