In terms of image quality, the Z812 IS doesn’t perform as well as top ultra-zooms from other manufacturers, such as the Panasonic Lumix FZ18, Canon Powershot S5 IS, or Sony Cyber-shot H7.

The Kodak Z812 IS has one of the slowest processing times we have seen. At high ISO settings, images suffer from extreme noise smoothing, which destroys fine image detail. The camera also has disappointing color and white balance accuracy. On the up side, our tests show the camera has very good resolution, good dynamic range, great versatility in low light, and decent video capture.

Overall the Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS is an affordable ultra-zoom that takes decent images for the price. However, there are models by competing manufacturers that cost about $100 more that offer more zoom and better overall image quality.

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The Kodak Easyshare V1253 comes across as an average 12 megapixel camera from Kodak. While we are impressed with some of the images, we can’t but help that if you are a party goer, you will be disappointed with the performance and the images the next morning. We also don’t like the fact that to benefit from this camera the most, ie use the full 3-inch screen, you have to shoot in 9 megapixels.

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Dave liked the Kodak Z885, Luke said some nice things about it, Rob found it flustering, and I’m not really a fan. You break the tie.

Consider the charming, simple design but the slow startup with a lens that protrudes an inch and a half. Factor in the High ISO mode that can get you to ISO 8,000 but the difficulty focusing in low light without an assist lamp. Take into account the Smart Scene modes, but don’t forget you can’t get very close in Macro mode. And don’t discount the annoyance of the long write times. Printed results are good at 4×6 up to ISO 1,600, so it will do decent duty as a snapshot camera even at night if your subject’s close enough.

The Kodak Easyshare Z885 is reasonably good for the money, but you might want to look around a bit for other bargain cameras that deliver a little more.

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The Kodak Easyshare Z1275 is a camera with a number of problems and few saving graces.

It is heavy and bulky for a compact, build quality is below average, it lacks any real image stabilisation for its longer-than-average zoom range, and its performance and image quality are well below par.

The HD video mode is potentially useful, the lens is very good and the asking price is relatively low for a 12MP camera, but I’m afraid that isn’t enough to save it. The possibility of a crippling technical problem is the final nail in the coffin.

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The Kodak Easyshare M853 is simple and affordable, and takes pictures. There isn’t much else to say about it. While we recognise the value of budget compacts, it’s hard to like a camera this undistinguished.

The Nikon Coolpix L11 packs features such as face detection into a similar price point, while an extra £50 outlay will buy the far superior Fujifilm FinePix F40fd.

Lack lustre speed, terrible low-light performance and a lack of features far outweigh the simplicity and user-friendliness of the M853, making it a frustration to use.

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