Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS40

Its time to look a little more closely at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic ZS40, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and ZS40 (18MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and ZS40 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z1485 IS was revealed 6 years prior to the ZS40 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z1485 IS grades versus the ZS40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS offers outside dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic ZS40 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Z1485 IS against the ZS40.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and ZS40 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and ZS40.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS40 will offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.