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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FX580 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Kodak C135 versus Panasonic FX580, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The C135 was revealed 2 years after the FX580 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the C135 matches up against the FX580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Panasonic FX580

 C135 FX580 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Kodak C135

 FX580 C135 
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Panasonic FX580

 C135 FX580 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak C135 enjoys outside dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the C135 and the FX580.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the C135 and FX580 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the C135 and FX580.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Kodak C135 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent C135 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography info
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak C135
Street photography with Panasonic FX580
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weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,250)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography details
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography details
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decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
can't change focal length (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography factors
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weather proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography highlights
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Vlogging camera
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features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Panasonic FX580
 Kodak EasyShare C135Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FX550
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1250 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
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
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4" 3"
Resolution of display 112k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $499