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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic S3 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Announced January 2011
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Kodak C135 and Panasonic S3, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The C135 was released 13 months later than the S3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the C135 grades versus the S3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Panasonic S3

 C135 S3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Kodak C135

 S3 C135 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Panasonic S3

 C135 S3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak C135 comes with exterior dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the C135 against the S3.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C135 and S3 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and S3.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer C135 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography highlights
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography info
Panasonic S3 Street photography info
53
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,250)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography information
Panasonic S3 Sports photography information
31
good resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
can't change focal length (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather sealing
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than average (117g)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak C135
Landscape photography with Panasonic S3
31
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging factors
Panasonic S3 Vlogging factors
25
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Panasonic S3
 Kodak EasyShare C135Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.4 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
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 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 life - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Pricing at launch $0 $110