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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH20 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 FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH20, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The C135 was brought out 2 years later than the FH20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the C135 grades vs the FH20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Panasonic FH20

 C135 FH20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Kodak C135

 FH20 C135 
Screen sizing2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Panasonic FH20

 C135 FH20 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C135 provides external measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the C135 and the FH20.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C135 and FH20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the C135 and FH20.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher C135 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography features
34
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography information
Panasonic FH20 Street photography information
53
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (1,250)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography info
31
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't change focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography advice
32
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging information
25
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Panasonic FH20
 Kodak EasyShare C135Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-10 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1250 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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 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 175g (0.39 lb) 178g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 model 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
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $179