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Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-5 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-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-4
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-6
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Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Kodak C135 and Olympus TG-5, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The C135 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the TG-5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the C135 scores against the TG-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Olympus TG-5

 C135 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Kodak C135

 TG-5 C135 
ReleasedMay 2017January 2012Newer by 65 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kClearer screen (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Olympus TG-5

 C135 TG-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak C135 has got outside measurements 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 TG-5 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Kodak C135 and Olympus TG-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the C135 against the TG-5.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C135 and TG-5 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the C135 and TG-5.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Kodak C135 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged C135 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography features
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
53
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,250)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography advice
31
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed focal length (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
46
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography features
64
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
68
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
environment sealing
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (250g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography details
31
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
57
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery pack (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak C135
Vlogging with Olympus TG-5
25
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average (250g)
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Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Olympus TG-5
 Kodak EasyShare C135Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-10 2017-05-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1250 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 112 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $449