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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Kodak C135 and Panasonic SZ1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The C135 was announced very close to the SZ1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the C135 grades vs the SZ1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Panasonic SZ1

 C135 SZ1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Kodak C135

 SZ1 C135 
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Panasonic SZ1

 C135 SZ1 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Kodak C135 provides outside 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) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Kodak C135 and Panasonic SZ1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the C135 vs the SZ1.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and SZ1 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and SZ1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic SZ1 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography info
Panasonic SZ1 Street photography info
53
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,250)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (131 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography info
31
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't change focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography details
64
environment sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competition (131 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak C135
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ1
31
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging factors
25
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
32
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (131 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Panasonic SZ1
 Kodak EasyShare C135Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-10 2012-01-09
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 131 gr (0.29 lb)
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 images
Type 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
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $179