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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Kodak C135
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Photography Glossary

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Kodak C135 versus Panasonic FP8, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The C135 was brought out 2 years after the FP8 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Kodak C135 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the C135 matches up versus the FP8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Panasonic FP8

 C135 FP8 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Kodak C135

 FP8 C135 
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Panasonic FP8

 C135 FP8 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak C135 has exterior measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FP8 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the C135 versus the FP8.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the C135 and FP8 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the C135 and FP8.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Kodak C135 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern C135 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography factors
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography features
Panasonic FP8 Street photography features
53
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,250)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography info
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography info
31
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't change focal length (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak C135
Travel photography with Panasonic FP8
64
environment sealing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography factors
32
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging advice
25
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Panasonic FP8
 Kodak EasyShare C135Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-10 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine V
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 151g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 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 card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $300