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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FX78 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Kodak C135 and Panasonic FX78, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The C135 was launched 12 months after the FX78 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the C135 grades versus the FX78 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Panasonic FX78

 C135 FX78 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Kodak C135

 FX78 C135 
Screen dimension3.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+1.1")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Panasonic FX78

 C135 FX78 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C135 features physical measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FX78 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the C135 versus the FX78.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and FX78 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the C135 and FX78.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Kodak C135 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger C135 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak C135
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX78
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography details
Panasonic FX78 Street photography details
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weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,250)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography highlights
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decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
focal length is fixed (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Travel photography camera
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weather proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (200 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak C135
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX78
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
rather wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging advice
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provides face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Panasonic FX78
 Kodak EasyShare C135Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4" 3.5"
Screen resolution 112k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 200 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $210