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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax I-10

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax I-10 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Pentax. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and I-10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z1485 IS was revealed 12 months before the I-10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Z1485 IS grades versus the I-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Pentax I-10

 Z1485 IS I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 I-10 Z1485 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Pentax I-10

 Z1485 IS I-10 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS features external measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the I-10.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and I-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and I-10.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Kodak Z1485 IS will provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/1.72")
does not have RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.72")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Sports photography with Pentax I-10
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/1.72")
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
57
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography info
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography info
37
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/1.72")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging factors
Pentax I-10 Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Pentax I-10
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISPentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Pentax Optio I-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4352 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 153 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $179 $310