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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH2 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 FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Kodak C135 and Panasonic FH2, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The C135 was unveiled 13 months later than the FH2 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the C135 scores against the FH2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Panasonic FH2

 C135 FH2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Kodak C135

 FH2 C135 
Display size2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Panasonic FH2

 C135 FH2 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. 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) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the C135 against the FH2.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C135 and FH2 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the C135 and FH2.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images although you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer C135 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak C135
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
34
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Street photography camera
53
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low max ISO (1,250)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors (121g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
31
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
can't change focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (270 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography highlights
64
environment proof
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
great battery pack (270 per charge)
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
includes focus via touch
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography features
32
good MP (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
great battery pack (270 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak C135
Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
25
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Panasonic FH2
 Kodak EasyShare C135Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FS16
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-10 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1250 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4" 2.7"
Resolution of display 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 - 270 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $149