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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax K-50

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Kodak Z1485 IS
(Full Review)
  • 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
Pentax K-50
(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  • Superseded the Pentax K-30
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Pentax K-50

 Z1485 IS K-50 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 K-50 Z1485 IS 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2009Newer by 59 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Pentax K-50

 Z1485 IS K-50 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography information
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography information
35
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/1.72")
no RAW support
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/1.72")
no RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,600)
no moving screen
heavier than competitors (650g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography factors
Pentax K-50 Sports photography factors
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/1.72")
no phase detect auto focus
67
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography information
Pentax K-50 Travel photography information
57
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (650 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax K-50
37
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/1.72")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
bad battery life (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging factors
Pentax K-50 Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
28
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors (650 grams)
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Pentax K-50
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISPentax K-50
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