Kodak C135 vs Panasonic LF1

Let's examine more in depth at the Kodak C135 and Panasonic LF1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is relatively close but the C135 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizing.

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The C135 was brought out 22 months before the LF1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the C135 matches up against the LF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare C135 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The entire galleries are available at Kodak C135 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak C135 comes with outside measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has proportions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak C135 and Panasonic LF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the C135 versus the LF1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C135 and LF1 is 92 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the C135 and LF1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The C135 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Kodak C135 will result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged C135 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.