Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH3
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare C135 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak C135 Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Panasonic FH3
C135 | FH3 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Kodak C135
FH3 | C135 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 112k | Sharper display (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak C135 and Panasonic FH3
C135 | FH3 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Look at the Kodak C135 and Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the C135 and FH3 is 92 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare C135 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
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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 |