Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS15

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Panasonic ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and ZS15 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Z1485 IS was released 4 years prior to the ZS15 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the Z1485 IS grades against the ZS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS provides external dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the ZS15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and ZS15 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and ZS15.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Kodak Z1485 IS will show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.