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Kodak C135 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
32

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Kodak C135
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Released January 2009
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Kodak C135 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Kodak C135 versus Olympus SP-565UZ, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the C135 (14MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The C135 was manufactured 3 years after the SP-565UZ which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the C135 scores vs the SP-565UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 C135 SP-565UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Kodak C135

 SP-565UZ C135 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension2.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 C135 SP-565UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak C135 provides physical dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak C135 versus Olympus SP-565UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the C135 versus the SP-565UZ.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C135 and SP-565UZ is 92 and 72 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the C135 and SP-565UZ.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Kodak C135 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer C135 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
manual focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography advice
53
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,250)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak C135
Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
31
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography advice
31
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging details
25
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Kodak C135 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Kodak EasyShare C135Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Olympus SP-565UZ
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 143
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 413 grams (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 30
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 68
Other
Battery model 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $400