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Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-11 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
  • Released January 2012
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-11, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The C135 was launched 6 months later than the SZ-11 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the C135 scores against the SZ-11 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Olympus SZ-11

 C135 SZ-11 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Kodak C135

 SZ-11 C135 
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kClearer display (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Olympus SZ-11

 C135 SZ-11 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak C135 offers outside dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the C135 vs the SZ-11.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and SZ-11 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and SZ-11.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography features
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography features
53
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low max ISO (1,250)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography information
31
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak C135
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-11
64
environment sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography highlights
31
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
40
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak C135
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-11
25
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Olympus SZ-11
 Kodak EasyShare C135Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Olympus SZ-11
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1250 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 112 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $253