Olympus SZ-10 vs Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Olympus SZ-10 and the Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Olympus SZ-10 was introduced in February 2011 and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS was introduced in January 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Olympus SZ-10 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.9 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/1.72-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 25 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus SZ-10 and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS.

      PROS

      Olympus SZ-10

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Olympus SZ-10

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Olympus SZ-10

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"

      Advantage of Olympus SZ-10

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus SZ-10 over Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS.

      Olympus SZ-10 vs Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 35 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 504 mm vs 175 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 18x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.4 vs f/5.1
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 10 cm
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.50"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      AF-Area Metering vs
      Internal Storage 59 MB vs 32 MB

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      Advantage of Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS over Olympus SZ-10.

      Olympus SZ-10 vs Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/1.72-inch
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 4288 x 3216 vs 4352 x 3264
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.1 vs f/2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance 60 cm vs 50 cm
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 4 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 0.9 fps vs 1.7 fps
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Lighter 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz) vs 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Olympus SZ-10 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO1,6006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)
        Internal Storage59 MB32 MB
      WEAKNESSES Olympus SZ-10 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/1.72-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14 Megapixel14 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting0.9 fps1.7 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Olympus SZ-10 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS has a 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Olympus SZ-10 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600. Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS features a 14 megapixel 1/1.72-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 7.4 x 5.55 mm and a total area of 30.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Olympus SZ-10 is equipped with TruePic III+ processor and can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2416, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS can take pictures up to 4352 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4352 x 3264, 4352 x 2896, 4352x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1728, 2592 x 1456, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 2048 x 1152, 1800 x 1200, 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 960 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Olympus SZ-10 comes with LI-50B battery pack with battery life of 220 shots and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS comes with 2 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Olympus SZ-10 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus SZ-10, and up to 1/2000 sec on Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. Olympus SZ-10 can shoot continuously up to 0.9 fps. Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS can shoot continuously up to 1.7 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.10 m on Olympus SZ-10 and 5.80 m on Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS..

      Physical Parameters

      Olympus SZ-10 body has dimensions of 106 x 67 x 38 mm (4.17 x 2.64 x 1.5") and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS body has dimensions of 90 x 64 x 39 mm (3.54 x 2.52 x 1.54"). Olympus SZ-10 weighs 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz) and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS weighs 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz).

      Olympus SZ-10

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      106 mm

      67 mm

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      90 mm

      64 mm

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      Size comparisons of Olympus SZ-10 and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      Olympus SZ-10 and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Olympus SZ-10

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Olympus SZ-10

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      POOR
      53
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.7 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Olympus SZ-10

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.7 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Olympus SZ-10

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      GOOD
      71
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Olympus SZ-10

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Olympus SZ-10

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Olympus SZ-10 and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and give them scores of 54 and 50 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Olympus SZ-10

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      OVERALL
      54
      OVERALL
      50

      Sensor

      Olympus SZ-10

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Olympus SZ-10

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Olympus SZ-10

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Olympus SZ-10

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      GOOD
      73
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      POOR
      54
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Olympus SZ-10

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Olympus SZ-10

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Olympus SZ-10

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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