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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Panasonic ZS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and ZS1 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Z1485 IS was launched 4 months earlier than the ZS1 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z1485 IS grades against the ZS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Panasonic ZS1

 Z1485 IS ZS1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 ZS1 Z1485 IS 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic ZS1

 Z1485 IS ZS1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009May 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS features physical measurements 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 ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Panasonic ZS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Z1485 IS against the ZS1.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and ZS1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and ZS1.

All in all, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Kodak Z1485 IS will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS1
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW files
25
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS1
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography factors
57
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than others (229g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography features
37
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others (229g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic ZS1
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 7.4 x 5.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 41.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4352 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 229 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $179 $0