Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax K-50
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
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- 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Superseded the Pentax K-30
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax K-50 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Kodak Z1485 IS and Pentax K-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is pretty close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and K-50 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe Z1485 IS was unveiled 5 years earlier than the K-50 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z1485 IS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z1485 IS scores vs the K-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Pentax K-50. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Pentax K-50
Z1485 IS | K-50 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Kodak Z1485 IS
K-50 | Z1485 IS | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | January 2009 | Newer by 59 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Pentax K-50
Z1485 IS | K-50 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS offers physical dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Check the Kodak Z1485 IS and Pentax K-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z1485 IS against the K-50.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and K-50 is 91 and 63 respectively.
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and K-50.
All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-50 will render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Pentax |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Pentax K-50 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | PRIME M |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.72" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 7.4 x 5.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 41.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4352 x 3264 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.1 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 4.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) | 650 gr (1.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1120 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $179 | $610 |