Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH5
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH5 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
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS18

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview
The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Kodak C135 and Panasonic FH5, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The C135 was brought out 13 months after the FH5 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the C135 grades against the FH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare C135 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The entire galleries are available at Kodak C135 Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Panasonic FH5
C135 | FH5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Kodak C135
FH5 | C135 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak C135 and Panasonic FH5
C135 | FH5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C135 comes with outer dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Kodak C135 and Panasonic FH5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the C135 and the FH5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the C135 and FH5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and FH5.
Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH5 to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern C135 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare C135 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare C135 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-FS18 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1250 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
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) |
Max aperture | f/3.0 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.4" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 112 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) | 3.30 m |
Flash options | 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 lbs) | 121g (0.27 lbs) |
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 | - | 260 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $0 | $169 |