Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung TL500

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and TL500 (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Z1485 IS was announced 18 months before the TL500 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z1485 IS matches up against the TL500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Samsung TL500. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z1485 IS has physical 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 Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

See the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Z1485 IS against the TL500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and TL500 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and TL500.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Kodak Z1485 IS will give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.