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Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Kodak C135
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-5
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Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Kodak C135 and Olympus TG-6, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The C135 was unveiled 8 years before the TG-6 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the C135 scores versus the TG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Olympus TG-6

 C135 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Kodak C135

 TG-6 C135 
ReleasedMay 2019January 2012Fresher by 89 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1040k112kClearer screen (+928k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Olympus TG-6

 C135 TG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak C135 provides exterior dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the C135 vs the TG-6.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the C135 and TG-6 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and TG-6.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Kodak C135 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older C135 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak C135
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
33
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
has manual focus
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak C135
Street photography with Olympus TG-6
53
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,250)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography info
31
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
fixed focal length (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography information
64
environment proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
68
better than average battery (340 per charge)
weather sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography highlights
31
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
57
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery (340 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
25
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
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Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Olympus TG-6
 Kodak EasyShare C135Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Olympus Tough TG-6
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-10 2019-05-22
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1250 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 112k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 253 grams (0.56 lbs)
Physical 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 All around 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 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots One One
Launch price $0 $449