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Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Kodak C135 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The C135 was launched at a similar time to the TG-820 iHS so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the C135 grades vs the TG-820 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 C135 TG-820 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Kodak C135

 TG-820 iHS C135 
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1030k112kSharper screen (+918k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 C135 TG-820 iHS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak C135 has got outer dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the C135 against the TG-820 iHS.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the C135 and TG-820 iHS is 92 and 92 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the C135 and TG-820 iHS.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Kodak C135 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography info
33
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography factors
53
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (1,250)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
31
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography factors
64
weather proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
weather sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (220 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography information
31
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
38
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging advice
25
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Kodak EasyShare C135Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-10 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.4 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 112 thousand dot 1,030 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 photographs
Battery format - 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $500