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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Kodak Z1485 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/1.72" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic ZS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and ZS3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z1485 IS was brought out 4 months before the ZS3 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z1485 IS scores vs the ZS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Panasonic ZS3

 Z1485 IS ZS3 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 ZS3 Z1485 IS 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic ZS3

 Z1485 IS ZS3 
LaunchedJanuary 2009May 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS offers exterior dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Z1485 IS versus the ZS3.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and ZS3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and ZS3.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Kodak Z1485 IS will result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS3
34
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS3
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (229 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Travel photography camera
56
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than average in class (229g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography highlights
37
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
35
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
29
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (229 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic ZS3
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4352 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 229 gr (0.50 lb)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $179 $200