Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS1
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Panasonic ZS1
Z1485 IS | ZS1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Kodak Z1485 IS
ZS1 | Z1485 IS | |||
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Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic ZS1
Z1485 IS | ZS1 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | ![]() | May 2009 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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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 |