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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic S1 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 S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Kodak C135 and Panasonic S1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The C135 was manufactured 13 months later than the S1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the C135 grades vs the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Panasonic S1

 C135 S1 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Kodak C135

 S1 C135 
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Panasonic S1

 C135 S1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C135 provides outer measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the C135 compared to the S1.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C135 and S1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the C135 and S1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Kodak C135 to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer C135 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography info
34
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography features
Panasonic S1 Street photography features
53
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (1,250)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography information
Panasonic S1 Sports photography information
31
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
can't change focal length (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proof
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than average in class (117g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
32
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging features
Panasonic S1 Vlogging features
25
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Panasonic S1
 Kodak EasyShare C135Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 14MP 12MP
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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1250 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $269