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Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Announced January 2012
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-4
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Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Kodak C135 and Olympus TG-3, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The C135 was launched 3 years before the TG-3 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the C135 scores vs the TG-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Olympus TG-3

 C135 TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Kodak C135

 TG-3 C135 
LaunchedMarch 2014January 2012More modern by 27 months
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kSharper display (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Olympus TG-3

 C135 TG-3 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak C135 comes with outside dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the C135 and the TG-3.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and TG-3 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the C135 and TG-3.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged C135 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography factors
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography details
Olympus TG-3 Street photography details
53
environment sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,250)
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography features
31
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
can't change focal length (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery life (330 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography features
64
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
74
great battery life (330 per charge)
weather sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography info
31
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
56
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery life (330 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging information
25
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
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Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Olympus TG-3
 Kodak EasyShare C135Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Olympus Tough TG-3
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-10 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1250 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 112 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 247g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $350