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Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-12

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Olympus SZ-12 front
Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs

Kodak C135
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
Olympus SZ-12
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-12, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The C135 was introduced at a similar time to the SZ-12 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the C135 scores against the SZ-12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Olympus SZ-12

 C135 SZ-12 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Kodak C135

 SZ-12 C135 
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kCrisper display (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Olympus SZ-12

 C135 SZ-12 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak C135 enjoys physical measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-12 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the C135 compared to the SZ-12.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-12 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and SZ-12 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-12 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the C135 and SZ-12.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-12 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Street photography camera
53
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (1,250)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography factors
Olympus SZ-12 Sports photography factors
31
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
41
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography factors
Olympus SZ-12 Travel photography factors
64
environment sealing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
lighter than competition (226g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak C135
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-12
32
good resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
40
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging details
Olympus SZ-12 Vlogging details
25
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Olympus SZ-12
 Kodak EasyShare C135Olympus SZ-12
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Olympus SZ-12
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1250 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/3.0-6.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 112k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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 - 220 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $350