Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS45

Below, we will be looking at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic ZS45, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and ZS45 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z1485 IS was released 7 years before the ZS45 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the Z1485 IS matches up against the ZS45 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z1485 IS offers outer 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z1485 IS and Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the ZS45.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and ZS45 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and ZS45.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS45 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.