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Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Launched January 2012
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-5
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Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Kodak C135 and Olympus TG-4, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The C135 was announced 4 years before the TG-4 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the C135 scores versus the TG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Olympus TG-4

 C135 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Kodak C135

 TG-4 C135 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2012More recent by 39 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kCrisper screen (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Olympus TG-4

 C135 TG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak C135 has outside 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) and the Olympus TG-4 has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the C135 and the TG-4.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the C135 and TG-4 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the C135 and TG-4.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-4 to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older C135 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography info
Olympus TG-4 Street photography info
53
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (1,250)
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak C135
Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
31
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (380 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
great battery pack (380 per charge)
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
32
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
62
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
25
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
34
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (247g)
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Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Olympus TG-4
 Kodak EasyShare C135Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Olympus Tough TG-4
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-10 2015-04-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1250 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
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 range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 112k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AE 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 file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
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 - 380 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
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