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Kodak C135 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Kodak C135 vs Olympus VR-340 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Kodak C135 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Kodak C135 versus Olympus VR-340, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The C135 was announced around the same time to the VR-340 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the C135 matches up against the VR-340 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Olympus VR-340

 C135 VR-340 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Kodak C135

 VR-340 C135 
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kSharper screen (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Olympus VR-340

 C135 VR-340 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Kodak C135 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak C135 has got external measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus VR-340 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak C135 versus Olympus VR-340 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the C135 and the VR-340.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and VR-340 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the C135 and VR-340.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus VR-340 to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak C135
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-340
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Street photography camera
53
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,250)
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (125 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography information
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography information
31
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
can't change focal length (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography advice
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography advice
64
weather proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average (125 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Landscape photography camera
31
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging highlights
25
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than average (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Kodak C135 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Olympus VR-340
 Kodak EasyShare C135Olympus VR-340
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Olympus VR-340
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1250 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0 f/3.0-5.7
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 112 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 model 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $130