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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Kodak C135 and Panasonic FH3, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The C135 was released 2 years after the FH3 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the C135 scores versus the FH3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Panasonic FH3

 C135 FH3 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Kodak C135

 FH3 C135 
Display sizing2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Panasonic FH3

 C135 FH3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak C135 has exterior 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 FH3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the C135 vs the FH3.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the C135 and FH3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the C135 and FH3.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos though you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent C135 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography advice
34
MP count good (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak C135
Street photography with Panasonic FH3
53
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,250)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography info
31
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't change focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography features
64
weather proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak C135
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
32
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging details
25
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Panasonic FH3
 Kodak EasyShare C135Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS11
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-10 2010-01-06
Body design 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4" 2.7"
Display resolution 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $160