Kodak C135 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Lets look closer at the Kodak C135 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The C135 was brought out 24 months later than the SP-800 UZ making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the C135 scores against the SP-800 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare C135 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak C135 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak C135 offers 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) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Compare the Kodak C135 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the C135 vs the SP-800 UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and SP-800 UZ is 92 and 69 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and SP-800 UZ.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern C135 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.