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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FZ28, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the C135 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The C135 was manufactured 3 years later than the FZ28 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the C135 matches up versus the FZ28 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Panasonic FZ28

 C135 FZ28 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Kodak C135

 FZ28 C135 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Panasonic FZ28

 C135 FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak C135 features outside dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the C135 compared to the FZ28.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and FZ28 is 92 and 72 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and FZ28.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Kodak C135 to produce more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher C135 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography features
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
53
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (1,250)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
31
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't change focal length (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography info
64
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
32
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
40
focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging details
25
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
24
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Panasonic FZ28
 Kodak EasyShare C135Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-10 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1250 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 417 gr (0.92 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $599