Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS35

Here, we will be matching up the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic ZS35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and ZS35 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The Z1485 IS was revealed 6 years earlier than the ZS35 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z1485 IS grades vs the ZS35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS features external measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the ZS35.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and ZS35 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and ZS35.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS35 will result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.