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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic 3D1 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
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced November 2011
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Kodak C135 and Panasonic 3D1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The C135 was brought out 3 months after the 3D1 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the C135 grades against the 3D1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Panasonic 3D1

 C135 3D1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Kodak C135

 3D1 C135 
Screen dimension3.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+1.1")
Screen resolution460k112kCrisper screen (+348k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Panasonic 3D1

 C135 3D1 
IntroducedJanuary 2012November 2011Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C135 has outside measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the C135 versus the 3D1.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C135 and 3D1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the C135 and 3D1.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Kodak C135 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography info
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak C135
Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
53
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (1,250)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography features
31
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography highlights
64
weather sealing
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
offers touch to focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography info
31
resolution is good (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
35
fairly wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak C135
Vlogging with Panasonic 3D1
25
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Panasonic 3D1
 Kodak EasyShare C135Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
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/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4" 3.5"
Resolution of display 112k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 - 200 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $670