Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 vs Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 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.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 was introduced in July 2011 and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS was introduced in January 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.9 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
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
      4. Advantage of Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 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 - 340 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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      Panasonic ZS8
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 over Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 vs Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.1 Megapixel vs 14 Megapixel
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 35 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 384 mm vs 175 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 16x vs 5x
      Min Macro Focus Distance 3 cm vs 10 cm
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.50"
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.9 fps vs 1.7 fps
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Internal Storage 70 MB vs 32 MB

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      Panasonic ZS5
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS1
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      1/2.5-inch

      10.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS3
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Panasonic ZS7
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Nikon D3100
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      APS-C

      14 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-E2
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Sony a7R IIIA
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      Full Frame

      42.4 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Advantage of Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      Kodak Z1485 IS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 vs Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/1.72-inch
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 4352 x 3264
      More Focus Points 11 vs 25
      Single Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.3 vs f/2.8
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/5.1
      Lighter 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz) vs 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)

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      Nikon Z fc
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Olympus SZ-10
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Canon A3500 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Samsung NX1100
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz)194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)
        Internal Storage70 MB32 MB
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/1.72-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14.1 Megapixel14 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.9 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
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS has a 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. 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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 is equipped with Venus Engine FHD processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 3240, 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 3232 x 3232,3072 x 2048, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2736 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2304 x 2304, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 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

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS comes with 2 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 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 1/4000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8, and up to 1/2000 sec on Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 can shoot continuously up to 1.9 fps. Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS can shoot continuously up to 1.7 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.00 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and 5.80 m on Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS..

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 body has dimensions of 105 x 58 x 33 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 1.3") and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS body has dimensions of 90 x 64 x 39 mm (3.54 x 2.52 x 1.54"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 weighs 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz) and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS weighs 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

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      58 mm

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      90 mm

      64 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k 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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and give them scores of 52 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.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      POOR
      54
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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