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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax P80

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax P80 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 P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax P80 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Kodak Z1485 IS and Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and P80 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was launched 6 months before the P80 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z1485 IS scores against the P80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Pentax P80

 Z1485 IS P80 

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 P80 Z1485 IS 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Pentax P80

 Z1485 IS P80 
IntroducedJanuary 2009August 2009Same age
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z1485 IS offers outside dimensions 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 P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Pentax P80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the P80.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and P80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and P80.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Kodak Z1485 IS will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography features
Pentax P80 Portrait photography features
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW files
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography advice
Pentax P80 Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW files
55
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography info
Pentax P80 Sports photography info
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
lack of phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
57
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography advice
Pentax P80 Landscape photography advice
37
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z1485 IS
Vlogging with Pentax P80
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Pentax P80
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISPentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Pentax Optio P80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4352 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $179 $200