Kodak Z1485 IS vs Panasonic ZS60

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Panasonic ZS60, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and ZS60 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z1485 IS was released 8 years earlier than the ZS60 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the Z1485 IS grades against the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS provides outer 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) and the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Z1485 IS and the ZS60.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and ZS60 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and ZS60.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS60 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.