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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic F5 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
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Kodak C135 vs Panasonic F5, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the F5 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The C135 was introduced 12 months earlier than the F5 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the C135 matches up versus the F5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Panasonic F5

 C135 F5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Kodak C135

 F5 C135 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months
Display size2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Panasonic F5

 C135 F5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak C135 provides outer measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic F5 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak C135 vs Panasonic F5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the C135 versus the F5.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the C135 and F5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the C135 and F5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older C135 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography details
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography details
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak C135
Street photography with Panasonic F5
53
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (1,250)
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Sports photography camera
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment sealing
fixed focal length (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography factors
Panasonic F5 Travel photography factors
64
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Landscape photography camera
32
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
33
decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic F5 as a Vlogging camera
25
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Panasonic F5
 Kodak EasyShare C135Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-10 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 250 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $100