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Kodak C135 vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
51
Overall
40

Kodak C135 vs Olympus XZ-1 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Kodak C135 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Kodak C135 versus Olympus XZ-1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the C135 (14MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the C135 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") feature different sensor sizing.

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The C135 was revealed 12 months later than the XZ-1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the C135 scores versus the XZ-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Olympus XZ-1

 C135 XZ-1 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Kodak C135

 XZ-1 C135 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution614k112kClearer display (+502k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Olympus XZ-1

 C135 XZ-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Kodak C135 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak C135 comes with outside measurements 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 XZ-1 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the C135 vs the XZ-1.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the C135 and XZ-1 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the C135 and XZ-1.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The C135 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Kodak C135 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher C135 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
you can focus manually
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Street photography camera
53
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (1,250)
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
more heavy than average (275g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak C135
Sports photography with Olympus XZ-1
31
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (320 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak C135
Travel photography with Olympus XZ-1
64
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
good battery power (320 per charge)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (275g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography features
Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography features
31
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (320 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging advice
Olympus XZ-1 Vlogging advice
25
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
31
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average (275g)
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Kodak C135 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Olympus XZ-1
 Kodak EasyShare C135Olympus XZ-1
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Olympus XZ-1
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2011-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
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 3664 x 2752
Max native ISO 1250 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 112 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 275g (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 34
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 117
Other
Battery life - 320 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $567