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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH5 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic FH5
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Panasonic FH5

 C135 FH5 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Kodak C135

 FH5 C135 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Panasonic FH5

 C135 FH5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

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

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography highlights
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak C135
Street photography with Panasonic FH5
53
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,250)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (121g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Sports photography camera
31
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
fixed focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography highlights
64
weather proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Landscape photography camera
31
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
38
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging factors
25
has face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Panasonic FH5
 Kodak EasyShare C135Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
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
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