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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax W80

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax W80 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
  • Announced January 2009
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched June 2009
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax W80 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Pentax. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and W80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z1485 IS was revealed 5 months before the W80 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the Z1485 IS matches up versus the W80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Pentax W80

 Z1485 IS W80 

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 W80 Z1485 IS 

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Pentax W80

 Z1485 IS W80 
LaunchedJanuary 2009June 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.5"2.5"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS comes with physical measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z1485 IS and the W80.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and W80 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and W80.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Kodak Z1485 IS will give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Portrait photography with Pentax W80
35
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography info
Pentax W80 Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW support
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography info
Pentax W80 Sports photography info
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/1.72")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Travel photography camera
57
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Landscape photography camera
37
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
37
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z1485 IS
Vlogging with Pentax W80
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Pentax W80
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISPentax Optio W80
General Information
Make Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Pentax Optio W80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-06-25
Body design 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 area 41.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4352 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID 2 x AA D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $179 $250