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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung PL200

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung PL200 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
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and PL200 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z1485 IS was released 18 months before the PL200 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Z1485 IS scores versus the PL200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Samsung PL200

 Z1485 IS PL200 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 PL200 Z1485 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2009More modern by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung PL200

 Z1485 IS PL200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS has outer measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the PL200.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and PL200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and PL200.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS features the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The more aged Z1485 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
35
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/1.72")
does not have RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography features
Samsung PL200 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/1.72")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography details
Samsung PL200 Sports photography details
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/1.72")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung PL200 Travel photography factors
57
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography highlights
37
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/1.72")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
37
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z1485 IS
Vlogging with Samsung PL200
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung PL200
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISSamsung PL200
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Samsung PL200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4352 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 pounds) 170 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $179 $0