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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Kodak Z1485 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/1.72" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Lets look closer at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very comparable but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and RZ10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z1485 IS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the RZ10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z1485 IS scores versus the RZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Pentax RZ10

 Z1485 IS RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 RZ10 Z1485 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Pentax RZ10

 Z1485 IS RZ10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS provides outer dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Pentax RZ10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the RZ10.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and RZ10 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and RZ10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS comes with the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more aged Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography information
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography information
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/1.72")
has no RAW files
35
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography features
Pentax RZ10 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/1.72")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/1.72")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (178 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography information
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography information
57
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
environment proof
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (178 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ10
37
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/1.72")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
environment proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery (178 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging advice
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Pentax RZ10
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Pentax Optio RZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4352 x 3264 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 178 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $179 $200